Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Erde 102
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,255kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | - | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Erde 102. 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 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,255kg 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 102 if...
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Erde 102?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Erde 102?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Erde 102 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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