Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Lider 37380
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Lider 37380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1000kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 282kg |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Lider 37380. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
- you want one that is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the 37380 if...
Suits buyers wanting a braked flatbed for a ride-on mower or small plant, where the tilting bed lets the load be winched or driven on without a separate ramp.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Lider 37380?
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Lider 37380 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1000kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Lider 37380 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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