Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 460kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 460kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,000kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2,020kg |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Axles | Tri-axle | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is 460kg lighter empty
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 Brian James Race Transporter 6 and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 460kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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