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Brian James Connect Compact vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

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

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Connect Compact
Brian James Connect Compact
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer - image: Clarkes of Cavan

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Connect CompactM-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight2700kg750kg
BrakesBrakedUnbraked
Unladen weight-280kg
Payload-470kg
Internal length-2440mm
Internal width-1220mm
Axles-Single

Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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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Full Connect Compact specifications →

Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.

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Full 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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