Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,683kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 917kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,683kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 337kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Maypole MP6812. 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 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,683kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 917kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,683kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 917kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6812?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,683kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Maypole MP6812 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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