Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 612kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,688kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 612kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,688kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,688kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 612kg 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 GX105 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 612kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,688kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; 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 GX105 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 612kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,688kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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