Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Humbaur Steely
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,870kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,870kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 630kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Humbaur Steely. 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 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,870kg 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 Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,870kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Humbaur Steely?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,870kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Humbaur Steely 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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