Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 235kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 235kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Unladen weight | - | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 235kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 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 GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 235kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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