Head to head
Ifor Williams GX125 HD vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 683kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,318kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 683kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,318kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX125 HD | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 760kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2740kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 3.66m x 1.57m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX125 HD, Maypole MP6815. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,318kg more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 683kg 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 GX125 HD and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 683kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,318kg more. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty 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 GX125 HD or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 683kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX125 HD or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 2,318kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX125 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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