Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 612kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 612kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 63kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 612kg 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.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM126 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 612kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; 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 LM126 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 612kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 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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