Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Brian James Digger Plant 2
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 348kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Brian James Digger Plant 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2152kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 2.8m x 1.3m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin (13in wheels) |
| Unladen weight | - | 557kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Brian James Digger Plant 2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 348kg more
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the Digger Plant 2 if...
Fits landscapers and small contractors running a micro or mini excavator that does not need the bigger bed of the standard Digger Plant. The lower unladen weight leaves more of the gross rating free for the machine itself.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.7m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Brian James Digger Plant 2 is a a smaller twin-axle plant trailer for lighter diggers and compact plant.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Brian James Digger Plant 2?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 348kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Brian James Digger Plant 2 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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