Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs Maypole MP6819
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,326kg more and is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 675kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,326kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 675kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 379kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal width | - | 116cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Maypole MP6819. 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 carries 2,326kg more
- you want one that is rated 3,001kg heavier gross
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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 675kg lighter empty
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams LM166 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,326kg more and is rated 3,001kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6819 is 675kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 675kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,326kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Maypole MP6819 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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