Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 235kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 235kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.66m x 1.84m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 1.84m (6ft) 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 235kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
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 GH126?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 1.84m (6ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 235kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 235kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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