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Brian James C Transporter vs Maypole MP6810

The Brian James C Transporter is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C Transporter
Brian James C Transporter
Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James C TransporterMaypole MP6810
Gross weight1,500kg300kg
Load capacity1,010kg-
Bed length3.20m-
Bed width1.80m-
AxlesSingle-
Unladen weight-55kg
Payload-245kg
Internal length-105cm
Internal width-85cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Brian James C Transporter, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C Transporter if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross

Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James C Transporter and the Maypole MP6810?

The Brian James C Transporter is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..

Can I tow the Brian James C Transporter 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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