Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Brian James Eco Plant
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.2m (10.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.2m (10.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Brian James Eco Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | up to 2183kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 450kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Brian James Eco Plant. 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 3.2m (10.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Brian James Eco Plant?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.2m (10.5ft) longer and is rated 900kg 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 Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Brian James Eco Plant 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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