Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 500kg |
| Payload | - | 2200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 GH94 if...
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
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 GH94?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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