Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 305kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 305kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 305kg lighter empty and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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