Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 163kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 287kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 163kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 287kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 245kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 287kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 163kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 163kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 287kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 163kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Maypole MP6810?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 287kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e or the Maypole MP6810 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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