Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 470kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 30kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 470kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB610 carries 30kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1450kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2050kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 2.07m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 470kg lighter empty
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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 30kg more
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 470kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 30kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Ifor Williams HB610, by 30kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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