Head to head
Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,823kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and is 3.0m (10ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,823kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 3.0m (10ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Business Inabox | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 1900kg (Workshop M) | 77kg |
| Internal length | 4.45m (Workshop M) | 145cm |
| Internal width | 2.18m | 100cm |
| Overall length | 5.96m (Workshop M) | - |
| Payload | - | 422kg |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Maypole MP6815. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.0m (10ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.18m (4ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 1,823kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,823kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and is 3.0m (10ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 1,823kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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