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Brian James Connect Compact vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Payload | - | 1860kg |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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