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Ifor Williams P6e vs Maypole MP6815

The Maypole MP6815 is 95kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 251kg heavier gross and carries 156kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams P6e
Ifor Williams P6e - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire
Maypole MP6815
Maypole MP6815 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams P6eMaypole MP6815
Gross weight750kg499kg
Unladen weight172kg77kg
Payload578kg422kg
Internal bed1.98m x 1.21m-
BrakesUnbraked-
Internal length-145cm
Internal width-100cm
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Maypole MP6815. 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 251kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 156kg 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.

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Full P6e specifications →

Buy or hire the MP6815 if...

  • you want one that is 95kg 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.

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Full MP6815 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P6e and the Maypole MP6815?

The Maypole MP6815 is 95kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 251kg heavier gross and carries 156kg more. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; 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 P6e or the Maypole MP6815?

The Maypole MP6815. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P6e.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Maypole MP6815?

The Ifor Williams P6e, by 156kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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