Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 140kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 160kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 140kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 160kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 1860kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 160kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 140kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
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 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 140kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 300kg heavier gross and carries 160kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 140kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 160kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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