Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 310kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 310kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 3.03m x 1.57m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 690kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 2.47m (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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that carries 310kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
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 GX105 HD?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 310kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 310kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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