Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Erde PM320
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,264kg 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 2,264kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Erde PM320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 236kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 200 x 112cm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 60kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Erde PM320. 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 2,264kg 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 PM320 if...
Near-identical to the PM310, rated for slightly heavier motorcycles up to 236kg. The two are the same trailer to look at, so the number to check before buying is the wet weight of the bike you intend to carry.
Listed by
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Erde PM320?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,264kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Erde PM320 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Erde PM320?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,264kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Erde PM320 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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