Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Maypole MP6810
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 565kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 565kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,635kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 565kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM106 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is 565kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,635kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Maypole MP6810 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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