Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.46m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 340kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.46m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.04m x 1.62m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 660kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 2.46m (8ft) 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
- 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 340kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.46m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 340kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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