Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,550kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,550kg more.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 700kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 470kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1220mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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 carries 1,550kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg 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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,550kg more and is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 700kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,550kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle 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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