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Ifor Williams HB403 vs Maypole MP6815

The Maypole MP6815 is 690kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 1,101kg heavier gross and is 1.63m (5.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB403
Ifor Williams HB403 - image: Barlow Trailers
Maypole MP6815
Maypole MP6815 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB403Maypole MP6815
Gross weight1600kg499kg
Unladen weight767kg77kg
Payload833kg422kg
Internal length3.08m145cm
Internal width1.30m100cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Maypole MP6815. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB403 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,101kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.63m (5.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that carries 411kg more
  • you want one that is 30cm wider inside

The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.

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Full HB403 specifications →

Buy or hire the MP6815 if...

  • you want one that is 690kg 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.

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Full MP6815 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB403 and the Maypole MP6815?

The Maypole MP6815 is 690kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 1,101kg heavier gross and is 1.63m (5.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox 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 HB403 or the Maypole MP6815?

The Maypole MP6815. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Maypole MP6815?

The Ifor Williams HB403, by 411kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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