Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 860kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,141kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 860kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,141kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 57cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 379kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | 186cm |
| Internal width | 1.73m | 116cm |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Maypole MP6819. 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 2,141kg more
- you want one that is 1.74m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 57cm (2ft) 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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 860kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV126 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 860kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,141kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 860kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,141kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Maypole MP6819 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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