Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,488kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 762kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,488kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 532kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 2,250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,488kg more
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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 762kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 762kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2,250kg heavier gross and carries 1,488kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 762kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,488kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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