Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 765kg more and is 265kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 765kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 265kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2785kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 765kg more
- you want one that is 265kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 765kg more and is 265kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 265kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 765kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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