Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Maypole MP6812
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,638kg more and is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6812 is 462kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,638kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 462kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,638kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 462kg 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 LM85 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,638kg more and is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Maypole MP6812 is 462kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the 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 LM85 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 462kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,638kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 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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