Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 543kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,458kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 543kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,458kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Maypole MP6815. 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 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,458kg more
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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 543kg 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 LM106 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 543kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,458kg more. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed 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 LM106 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 543kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,458kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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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