Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Nugent Q1710
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,293kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,293kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 3,140kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.8m (12.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 360kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 207kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Single |
| Unladen weight | - | 153kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 2,293kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,140kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.8m (12.5ft) longer
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 Q1710 if...
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,293kg more and is rated 3,140kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Nugent Q1710?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,293kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Nugent Q1710 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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