Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Bateson PT66 carries 545kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 545kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 45kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2,020kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that carries 545kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 45kg lighter empty
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson PT66 carries 545kg more and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson PT66. It is 45kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bateson PT66, by 545kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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