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Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Maypole MP6812

The Maypole MP6812 is 597kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,503kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH1054
Ifor Williams GH1054 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Maypole MP6812
Maypole MP6812 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH1054Maypole MP6812
Gross weight3500kg400kg
Unladen weight660kg63kg
Payload2840kg337kg
Internal bed3.04m x 1.62m-
Internal length-120cm
Internal width-92cm
Internal height-35cm

Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH1054 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,503kg more

A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.

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Buy or hire the MP6812 if...

  • you want one that is 597kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH1054 and the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812 is 597kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,503kg more. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; 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 GH1054 or the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812. It is 597kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Maypole MP6812?

The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2,503kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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