Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,520kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 680kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,520kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 245kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,520kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 680kg 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 LM146 and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 680kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,520kg more. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; 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 LM146 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 680kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,520kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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