Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 745kg more and is 245kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 745kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 245kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2765kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that carries 745kg more
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 carries 745kg more and is 245kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 745kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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