Head to head
Brian James CarGO Connect vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Brian James CarGO Connect is 18cm wider inside and is 36kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal width: the Brian James CarGO Connect is 18cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 36kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James CarGO Connect | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 729kg to 1,005kg depending on configuration | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Internal width | 2.02m or 2.17m | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Load bed length | 4.00m to 6.00m | - |
| Bed height | 0.55m to 0.60m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Payload | - | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (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...
- you want one that is 18cm wider inside
- you want one that is 36kg lighter empty
A configurable enclosed cargo trailer for tradespeople, exhibition and event companies and small hauliers who need a lockable, weatherproof load area rather than an open bed. The low bed height is what makes loading practical without a ramp gradient that fights you.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
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 Brian James CarGO Connect is 18cm wider inside and is 36kg lighter empty. The Brian James CarGO Connect is a enclosed modular cargo trailer, two or three axles; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Brian James CarGO Connect or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Brian James CarGO Connect. It is 36kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
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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