Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 387kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 387kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,913kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 33cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 92cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Maypole MP6812. 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 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,913kg more
- you want one that is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 387kg 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 GD84 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 387kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; 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 GD84 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 387kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,913kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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