Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 329kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 329kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 329kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is 329kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 329kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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