Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Maypole MP6810
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage. The Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 890-990kg | 55kg |
| Gross weight | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) | 300kg |
| External length | 4.27m | - |
| External width | 2.20m | - |
| External height | 2.69m | - |
| Flooring | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee | - |
| Payload | - | 245kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
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 Fautras Provan and the Maypole MP6810?
The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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