Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Tickners GB855
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 1,150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2 |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Tickners GB855. 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 1.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,150kg 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
- 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 GB855 if...
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 1.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,150kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Tickners GB855?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 1,150kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Tickners GB855 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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