Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 115kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 115kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 885kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer
A do-it-all flatbed aimed at plant hire firms and trailer rental companies who need one trailer that can carry a car, a mini digger or palletised goods. The tri-axle chassis and long bed make it a common hire-fleet workhorse rather than a car-specific transporter.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 115kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Full CT166 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 115kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 115kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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