Head to head
Erde 143 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 21kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is 8cm taller inside and is rated 101kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Erde 143 weighs 21kg more empty.
- Internal height: the Erde 143 is 8cm taller inside.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 101kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 80kg more.
- Internal width: the Maypole MP6815 is 1cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Maypole MP6815 is 1cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 145cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 100cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 32cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 422kg |
Sources: Erde 143, Maypole MP6815. 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 8cm taller inside
- you want one that is rated 101kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 80kg more
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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 21kg lighter empty
- you want one that is 1cm wider inside
- you want one that is 1cm longer inside
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Full MP6815 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 21kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is 8cm taller inside and is rated 101kg heavier gross. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 21kg lighter empty than the Erde 143.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Erde 143, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6815 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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