Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Maypole MP6810
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.5m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 105cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 85cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 2,005kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.5m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 395kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 2,005kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6810 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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