Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Brian James Race Sport
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Brian James Race Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3000kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | up to 1930kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1070kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Brian James Race Sport. 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 1.0m (3.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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
- 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 Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Brian James Race Sport?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg 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 Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Brian James Race Sport 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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