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Ifor Williams HB610 vs Maypole MP6812

The Maypole MP6812 is 1,387kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,713kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB610
Ifor Williams HB610 - image: Universal Trailers
Maypole MP6812
Maypole MP6812 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB610Maypole MP6812
Gross weight3500kg400kg
Unladen weight1450kg63kg
Payload2050kg337kg
Internal length4.25m120cm
Internal width2.07m92cm
Internal height-35cm

Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB610 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,713kg more
  • you want one that is 3.05m (10ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.15m (4ft) wider inside

Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.

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Buy or hire the MP6812 if...

  • you want one that is 1,387kg lighter empty

A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB610 and the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812 is 1,387kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,713kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Maypole MP6812?

The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,387kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Maypole MP6812?

The Ifor Williams HB610, by 1,713kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Maypole MP6812 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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