Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Maypole MP6812
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,163kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,163kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 63kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,163kg 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 MP6812 if...
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Full MP6812 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,163kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,163kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Maypole MP6812 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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