Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams GD84. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Connect Compact if...
Brian James Connect Compact, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Flatbeds suit long or awkward loads that need strapping from any side - pallets, timber, machinery and vehicles.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
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 Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact 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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