Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Woodford Galaxy. 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 250kg 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
- 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 Galaxy if...
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Cargo Connect carries 250kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Woodford Galaxy 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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