Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Tickners RL5000
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Axles | Tri-axle | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
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
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Tickners RL5000?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Tickners RL5000 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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