Model against model
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Brian James General Plant
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2593kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Brian James Cargo Connect figures and full Brian James General Plant figures.
Choose the Cargo Connect if...
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.
Source page describes the tri-axle configuration; dealer listings for plain 'Connect' and 'Connect Tri-Axle' are treated as the same model here.
Full specifications →Choose the General Plant if...
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Brian James General Plant?
Brian James Cargo Connect: 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. Brian James General Plant: A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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