Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,700kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1,000kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams HB511. 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
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 HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Brian James Cargo Connect is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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