Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 782kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo weighs 782kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Equi-Trek Apollo is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 63kg |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 782kg 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.
Full MP6812 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Equi-Trek Apollo and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 782kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is rated 1.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 782kg lighter empty than the Equi-Trek Apollo.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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