Head to head
Erde 143 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 35kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 165kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Erde 143 weighs 35kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 165kg more.
- Internal length: the Erde 143 is 24cm longer inside.
- Internal height: the Erde 143 is 5cm taller inside.
- Internal width: the Erde 143 is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 120cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 92cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 35cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 337kg |
Sources: Erde 143, Maypole MP6812. 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 is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 165kg more
- you want one that is 24cm longer inside
- you want one that is 5cm taller inside
- you want one that is 7cm 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.
Full 143 specifications →Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 35kg 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 Erde 143 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 35kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 165kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 35kg lighter empty than the Erde 143.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Erde 143, by 165kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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