Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Lider 39600
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Lider 39600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2500kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 550kg |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Lider 39600. 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 1 tonnes heavier gross
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 39600 if...
A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Lider 39600?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Lider 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Lider 39600 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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