Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 337kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 337kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 63kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 337kg 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 CT136 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 337kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; 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 CT136 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 337kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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