Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 585kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 1.6 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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