Head to head
Ifor Williams GX84 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 463kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,738kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 463kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,738kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX84 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 540kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2160kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 2.45m x 1.27m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX84, Maypole MP6815. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX84 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,201kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,738kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 463kg 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 GX84 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 463kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2,201kg heavier gross and carries 1,738kg more. The Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range; 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 GX84 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 463kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX84 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,738kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX84 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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