Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 373kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,828kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 373kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,828kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 25cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 2.55m | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1.25m | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Maypole MP6815. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,828kg more
- you want one that is 1.1m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 25cm 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 373kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 373kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,828kg more. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 373kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,828kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Maypole MP6815 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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