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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams CT166

The Brian James CarGO Connect is 156kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectIfor Williams CT166
Gross weight3,500kg3500kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration885kg
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Payload-2615kg
Internal bed-4.87m x 1.90m

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 156kg 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.

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Buy or hire the CT166 if...

Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Brian James CarGO Connect is 156kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 156kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.

Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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