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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GH

The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles. The Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
GH
Ifor Williams GH

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectIfor Williams GH
Gross weight3,500kg3500kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration-
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Axles-Twin
Brakes-Braked
Size-12ft x 6ft

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams GH. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CarGO Connect if...

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 GH if...

Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

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

The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.

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