Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 325kg 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 325kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Tandem |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Graham Edwards GP85DB. 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 325kg 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 GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 325kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 325kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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