Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Lider 39600PE
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 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 39600PE. 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 39600PE if...
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Lider 39600PE?
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 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Lider 39600PE 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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