Head to head
Erde 143 vs Maypole MP6819
The Erde 143 carries 123kg more and is 8cm taller inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 123kg more.
- Internal length: the Maypole MP6819 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Erde 143 is 8cm taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Maypole MP6819 weighs 22kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 101kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Maypole MP6819 is 17cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 186cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 116cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 32cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 379kg |
Sources: Erde 143, Maypole MP6819. 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 123kg more
- you want one that is 8cm taller inside
- you want one that is 22kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 101kg heavier gross
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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 17cm wider inside
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Full MP6819 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Erde 143 carries 123kg more and is 8cm taller inside. The Maypole MP6819 is 42cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Erde 143. It is 22kg lighter empty than the Maypole MP6819.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Erde 143, by 123kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Maypole MP6819 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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