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Ifor Williams Transporta vs Maypole MP6810

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,425kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.17m (13.5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams Transporta
Ifor Williams Transporta - image: Ifor Williams Trailers
Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams TransportaMaypole MP6810
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weight1480kg55kg
Internal length5220mm105cm
Internal width2236mm85cm
Overall length6595mm-
Payload-245kg
Internal height-32cm

Sources: Ifor Williams Transporta, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Transporta if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 4.17m (13.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.39m (4.5ft) wider inside

A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.

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Buy or hire the MP6810 if...

  • you want one that is 1,425kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Transporta and the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,425kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 4.17m (13.5ft) longer inside. The Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer; 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 Transporta or the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810. It is 1,425kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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