Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 903kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,098kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 903kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,098kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 73cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,098kg more
- you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 73cm (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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 903kg 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 BV126 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 903kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,098kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; 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 BV126 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 903kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,098kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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