Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 820kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 320kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 820kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2840kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GH1054. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is 320kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 820kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is 320kg lighter empty and carries 820kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 320kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 820kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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