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Brian James Connect Compact vs Lider Alicante

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactLider Alicante
Gross weight2700kg750kg
BrakesBrakedUnbraked
Unladen weight-136kg
Internal length-150cm
Internal width-100cm
Internal height-39cm
Axles-1

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Lider Alicante. 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 1,950kg 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 Alicante if...

A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.

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Common questions

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

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..

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