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Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 39kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James CarGO Connect
Brian James CarGO Connect - image: CC Supplies
Ifor Williams GX105 HD
Ifor Williams GX105 HD - image: GT Towing

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James CarGO ConnectIfor Williams GX105 HD
Gross weight3,500kg3500kg
Unladen weight729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration690kg
Load bed length4.00m to 6.00m-
Internal width2.02m or 2.17m-
Bed height0.55m to 0.60m-
Payload-2810kg
Internal bed-3.03m x 1.57m

Sources: Brian James CarGO Connect, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...

  • you want one that is 39kg lighter empty

For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James CarGO Connect and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 39kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.

Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?

The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 39kg lighter empty than the Brian James CarGO Connect.

Can I tow the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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