Head to head
Brian James Cargo Connect vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Cargo Connect | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2500kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m x 2.13m (18ft x 6ft 10in) | 2.44m x 1.52m |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 525kg |
Sources: Brian James Cargo Connect, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 3.06m (10ft) 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 475kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Cargo Connect and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Brian James Cargo Connect has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 475kg more. The Brian James Cargo Connect is a a configurable flatbed general-purpose trailer used for goods, plant and vehicle hire; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which carries more, the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 475kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Cargo Connect or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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