Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams DP120
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire. The Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams DP120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Tri-axle |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 14ft x 6ft |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams DP120. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Cargo Connect if...
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
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the DP120 if...
Ifor Williams DP120, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. The big Ifor Williams livestock trailer. At 14ft on three axles it carries a full load of cattle or sheep, and it is bought by farms and contractors moving stock in numbers to market and between holdings.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams DP120?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams DP120 is a livestock trailer, tri-axle, 14ft x 6ft.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams DP120 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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