Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 318kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 901kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 318kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 901kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 77kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 422kg |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Maypole MP6815. 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 901kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 318kg 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 GD85 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 318kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 901kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; 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 GD85 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 318kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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