Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 141kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 251kg heavier gross and carries 110kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 141kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 251kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 110kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 422kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Maypole MP6815. 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 251kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 110kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 141kg 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.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P8e and the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 141kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 251kg heavier gross and carries 110kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; 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 P8e or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 141kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Maypole MP6815?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 110kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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