Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1,171kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 16cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,171kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 16cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 2.18m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. 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 1,171kg lighter empty
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1,171kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 16cm wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 1,171kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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