Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 205kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 205kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 4.77m x 1.98m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 795kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 73cm (2.5ft) 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 205kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 205kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 205kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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