Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 530kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 670kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 530kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 670kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 1350kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Tickners GB855. 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 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 670kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 530kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 530kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 670kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Tickners GB855?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 670kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Tickners GB855 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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