Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 613kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,388kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD weighs 613kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 2,388kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Maypole MP6815. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,388kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 613kg 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 HD and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 613kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,388kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer; 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 HD or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 613kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 2,388kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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