Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Erde CH451
The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,526kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 871kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,526kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 109kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 494kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Erde CH451. 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 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,526kg 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 CH451 if...
- you want one that is 871kg lighter empty
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,526kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Erde CH451?
The Erde CH451. It is 871kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Erde CH451?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,526kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Erde CH451 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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