Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the gx plant range.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2700kg |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 540kg |
| Payload | - | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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