Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 675kg |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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