Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Equi-Trek Apollo
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 135kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 135kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Equi-Trek Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 845kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Equi-Trek Apollo. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
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
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 135kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Equi-Trek Apollo?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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