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Brian James Connect Compact vs Lider 37385

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact
Lider 37385
Lider 37385 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactLider 37385
Gross weight2700kg1300kg
BrakesBrakedBraked
Unladen weight-370kg
Internal bed-304 x 171 x 10cm
Axles-1

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Lider 37385. 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 1.4 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.

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Buy or hire the 37385 if...

The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.

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Full 37385 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Lider 37385?

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Lider 37385 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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