Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,030kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Payload | 2500kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg or 330kg |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 2,030kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 Roadster Platform if...
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,030kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,030kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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