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Brian James Cargo Connect vs Erde 153

The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,974kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Cargo Connect
Brian James Cargo Connect - image: gttowing.co.uk
Erde 153
Erde 153 - image: erdetrailersuk.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Cargo ConnectErde 153
Payload2500kg526kg
Gross weight3500kg-
Internal bed5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in)-
AxlesTri-axle-
Unladen weight-124kg
Internal length-144cm
Internal width-98cm
Internal height-40cm

Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Erde 153. 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 1,974kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 153 if...

A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Erde 153?

The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,974kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..

Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Erde 153?

The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,974kg.

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