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Ifor Williams GD105 vs Maypole MP6812

The Maypole MP6812 is 522kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GD105
Ifor Williams GD105 - image: Barnwell Trailers Ltd
Maypole MP6812
Maypole MP6812 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GD105Maypole MP6812
Gross weight2,700kg400kg
Unladen weight585kg63kg
Internal bed3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in)-
BrakesBraked-
Payload-337kg
Internal length-120cm
Internal width-92cm
Internal height-35cm

Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GD105 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross

The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.

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Buy or hire the MP6812 if...

  • you want one that is 522kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD105 and the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812 is 522kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 or the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812. It is 522kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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