Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 672kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,428kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 672kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,428kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 337kg |
| 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 | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,428kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 672kg 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 LM146 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 672kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,428kg more. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; 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 LM146 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 672kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,428kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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