Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Cargo Connect carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Twin |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 250kg more
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 GD84 if...
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 250kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Brian James Cargo Connect, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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