Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 955kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 455kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 955kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2975kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 955kg more
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 955kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 955kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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