Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Maypole MP6810
The Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more and is rated 450kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur Steely is rated 450kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 245kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 55kg |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
- you want one that carries 385kg more
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →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 Humbaur Steely and the Maypole MP6810?
The Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more and is rated 450kg heavier gross. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Maypole MP6810?
The Humbaur Steely, by 385kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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