Head to head
Brian James Connect Compact vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Connect Compact | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked |
| Unladen weight | - | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
Sources: Brian James Connect Compact, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Connect Compact and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Brian James Connect Compact is a flatbed trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Brian James Connect Compact or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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