Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 598kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,603kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 598kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,603kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Maypole MP6815. 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 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,603kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 598kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 598kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,603kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 598kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,603kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Maypole MP6815 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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