Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 917kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,183kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 92cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,183kg more
- you want one that is 2.4m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) wider inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 917kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 917kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,183kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 917kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,183kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6812 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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