Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 710kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,490kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 710kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,490kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,490kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 710kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 710kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,490kg more. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 710kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,490kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6810 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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