Head to head
Erde 143 vs Maypole MP6810
The Erde 143 carries 257kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 43kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 257kg more.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Erde 143 weighs 43kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Erde 143 is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Erde 143 is 8cm taller inside.
- Internal width: the Erde 143 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 105cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 85cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 32cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 245kg |
Sources: Erde 143, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that carries 257kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 8cm taller inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 43kg lighter empty
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 Erde 143 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Erde 143 carries 257kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 43kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 43kg lighter empty than the Erde 143.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Erde 143, by 257kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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