Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 732kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,368kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 732kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,368kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,368kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 732kg 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 LM166 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 732kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,368kg more. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; 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 LM166 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 732kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,368kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 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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