Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 290kg lighter empty and carries 790kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 290kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 790kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 690kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2810kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 790kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 290kg lighter empty and carries 790kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 790kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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