Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Tickners CP53
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500kg |
| Brakes | Braked | Unbraked |
| Unladen weight | - | 135kg |
| Payload | - | 365kg |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Tickners CP53. 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 2.2 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.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Tickners CP53?
The Brian James Connect Compact is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Tickners CP53 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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