Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 109kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 350kg heavier gross and carries 241kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P6e weighs 109kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P6e is rated 350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P6e carries 241kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 578kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6e if...
- you want one that is rated 350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 241kg more
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 109kg 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 P6e and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 109kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 350kg heavier gross and carries 241kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose 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 P6e or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 109kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P6e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams P6e, by 241kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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