Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 334kg 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 334kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 334kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Brian James CarGO Connect is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is 334kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 334kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.
Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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