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Brian James Cargo Connect vs Brian James Digger Plant
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Brian James Digger Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.2m x 1.7m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin (12in wheels) |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Brian James Digger Plant. 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 has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) 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
- 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 Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Brian James Digger Plant?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Brian James Digger Plant 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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