Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 2,020kg | - |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 300kg heavier gross
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 TA5 if...
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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