Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 395kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 395kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 585kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 300kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is 395kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Ifor Williams GD105. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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