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Brian James Connect Compact vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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