Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 656kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 656kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 63kg |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | 92cm |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Payload | - | 337kg |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 656kg 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 TB Tiltbed and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 656kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.12m (3.5ft) wider inside. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; 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 TB Tiltbed or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 656kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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