Head to head
Bateson 35-16 vs Maypole MP6810
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,425kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 35-16 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 35-16 carries 2,425kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35-16 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 2670kg | 245kg |
| Size | 16' x 6'2" | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bateson 35-16, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35-16 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,425kg more
A 16-foot tilt-bed transporter used to move 4x4s, plant and light machinery without loading ramps, since the whole bed tilts to ground level. A staple of small plant hire and vehicle recovery fleets.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
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 Bateson 35-16 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Bateson 35-16 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,425kg more. The Bateson 35-16 is a twin-axle hydraulic tilt transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Bateson 35-16 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Bateson 35-16, by 2,425kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35-16 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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