Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Debon C500
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 500kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 500kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2000kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Debon C500. 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 is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 500kg 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 C500 if...
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Debon C500?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 500kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon C500?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 500kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon C500 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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