Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1,223kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 19cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,223kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 19cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 1952kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 2.21m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 1548kg |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,223kg 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
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is 19cm wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 1,223kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is 19cm wider inside. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 1,223kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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