Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 332kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 332kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 63kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 332kg 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 GD85 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 332kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, 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 GD85 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 332kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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