Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 925kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,775kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 925kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,775kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 245kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,775kg 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 925kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 925kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,775kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 925kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6810?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,775kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6810 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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