Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 658kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,343kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 658kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,343kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 422kg |
| 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 | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,343kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 658kg 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 LM146 and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 658kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 2,343kg more. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; 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 LM146 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 658kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,343kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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