Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 270kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 270kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 230kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 2250kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3615mm |
| Internal width | - | 1850mm |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 270kg lighter empty
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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 230kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is 270kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 500kg heavier gross and carries 230kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. It is 270kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 230kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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