Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Maypole MP6812
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,193kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 2,193kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 63kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,193kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
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 Brian James T Transporter and the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,193kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Maypole MP6812?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 2,193kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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