Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 847kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,253kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 847kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,253kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,253kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 847kg 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 GH146 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 847kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,253kg more. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; 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 GH146 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 847kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,253kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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