Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 279kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect weighs 279kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 450kg |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 1.25m |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 279kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 279kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is 77cm (2.5ft) wider inside and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 279kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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