Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Nugent P3116H 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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