Head to head
Ifor Williams Q Range vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 237kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Q Range weighs 237kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Q Range | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1000kg (braked Q) | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 300kg (Q6b) | 63kg |
| Internal length | 1.95m (Q6b) | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1.22m (Q6b) | 92cm |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams Q Range, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q Range if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 237kg 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 Q Range and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 237kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 75cm (2.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions; 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 Q Range or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 237kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Q Range.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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