Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 440kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 140kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2160kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 300kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 140kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty and carries 140kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 140kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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