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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Maypole MP6810

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,005kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com
Maypole MP6810
Maypole MP6810 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock TrailerMaypole MP6810
Gross weight3500kg300kg
Unladen weight1250kg55kg
Payload2250kg245kg
Internal length3615mm105cm
Internal width1850mm85cm
AxlesTwin (Knott Avonride)-
Internal height-32cm

Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Maypole MP6810. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,005kg more
  • you want one that is 2.56m (8.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider inside

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Buy or hire the MP6810 if...

  • you want one that is 1,195kg 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810 is 1,195kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,005kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?

The Maypole MP6810. It is 1,195kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Which carries more, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Maypole MP6810?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 2,005kg.

Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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