Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Maypole MP6810
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg 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 2,255kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Maypole MP6810. 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 2,255kg 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
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Full MP6810 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Maypole MP6810?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,255kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Maypole MP6810?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,255kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Maypole MP6810 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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