Head to head
Ifor Williams P7e vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 130kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P7e is rated 350kg heavier gross and carries 220kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P7e weighs 130kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P7e is rated 350kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P7e carries 220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P7e | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 193kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 557kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 2.21m x 1.21m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P7e, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P7e if...
- you want one that is rated 350kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 220kg more
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 130kg 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 P7e and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 130kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P7e is rated 350kg heavier gross and carries 220kg more. The Ifor Williams P7e is a a slightly longer 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 P7e or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 130kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P7e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P7e or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams P7e, by 220kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P7e 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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