Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Tickners ECO745
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,025kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,025kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Tickners ECO745 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 475kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 1 |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 275kg |
| Internal length | - | 2100mm |
| Internal width | - | 1175mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Tickners ECO745. 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 2,025kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 ECO745 if...
A taller, longer-bedded version of the Eco Box range for buyers needing more internal volume while staying unbraked. At 1470mm internal height it will take a stacked load standing up, which is what separates a box trailer from a flatbed with sides, while staying under the 750kg unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 2,025kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Tickners ECO745 is a an unbraked single-axle box trailer with a lift-off lid, from Tickners' Eco Box range..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Tickners ECO745?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 2,025kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Tickners ECO745 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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