Head to head
AJC Group Ecosmart 12 vs AJC Group Ecosmart 16
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 carries 55kg more and is 495kg lighter empty. The AJC Group Ecosmart 16 is 1.29m (4ft) longer and is rated 440kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 carries 55kg more.
- Length: the AJC Group Ecosmart 16 is 1.29m (4ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the AJC Group Ecosmart 16 weighs 495kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the AJC Group Ecosmart 16 is rated 440kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| AJC Group Ecosmart 12 | AJC Group Ecosmart 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 People (open plan layout) | 10 People (open plan layout) |
| Length | 3615 mm | 4910 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1650 kg | 2145 kg |
| Gross weight | 1800 kg | 2240 kg |
| Payload | 150 kg | 95 kg |
Sources: AJC Group Ecosmart 12, AJC Group Ecosmart 16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Ecosmart 12 if...
- you want one that carries 55kg more
- you want one that is 495kg lighter empty
A compact towable welfare unit for small crews on UK building sites, utility works and events. It has a canteen with bench seating, a separate toilet and drying room, heating and hot water on demand, and sets up on hydraulic axles.
Full Ecosmart 12 specifications →Buy or hire the Ecosmart 16 if...
- you want one that is 1.29m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 440kg heavier gross
A mid-size towable welfare unit for larger site gangs on construction, utilities and rail work. The open plan layout has a canteen with bench seating, with a separate toilet and drying room, and other layouts add an office.
Full Ecosmart 16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 and the AJC Group Ecosmart 16?
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 carries 55kg more and is 495kg lighter empty. The AJC Group Ecosmart 16 is 1.29m (4ft) longer and is rated 440kg heavier gross. The AJC Group Ecosmart 12 is a 12ft towable hybrid welfare unit with canteen, drying room and toilet; the AJC Group Ecosmart 16 is a 16ft towable hybrid welfare unit with canteen, drying room and toilet.
Which is lighter, the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 or the AJC Group Ecosmart 16?
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12. It is 495kg lighter empty than the AJC Group Ecosmart 16.
Which carries more, the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 or the AJC Group Ecosmart 16?
The AJC Group Ecosmart 12, by 55kg.
Can I tow the AJC Group Ecosmart 12 or the AJC Group Ecosmart 16 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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