Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Debon C300
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,710kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,710kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 790kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 510kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Debon C300. 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 carries 1,710kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes 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 C300 if...
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Debon C300?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,710kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Debon C300 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon C300?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,710kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon C300 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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