Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Maypole MP6810
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.4 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.
Full Connect Compact specifications →Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Full MP6810 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Maypole MP6810?
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Maypole MP6810 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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