Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 1,460kg lighter empty and carries 960kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg weighs 1,460kg more empty.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 960kg more.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 2440kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 1060kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg. 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 1,460kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 960kg more
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 Equinox Excel 3,500kg if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The Excel trim adds equipment and finish over the standard Equinox on the same 3.5 tonne chassis, aimed at buyers who want a more comfortable cab and living area without moving up a weight class.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 1,460kg lighter empty and carries 960kg more. The Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg is a higher-specification trim of the Equinox 3,500kg horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 1,460kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 960kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Equi-Trek Equinox Excel 3,500kg 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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