Head to head
Ifor Williams GH126 vs Maypole MP6819
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,356kg more and is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 645kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,356kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 645kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH126 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 2735kg | 379kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal width | - | 116cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Maypole MP6819. 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 carries 2,356kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 645kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH126 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,356kg more and is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 645kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 645kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,356kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Maypole MP6819 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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