Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 715kg more and is 215kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 715kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 215kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 715kg more
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 715kg more and is 215kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 715kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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