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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,187kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,187kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,913kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 2.42m (8ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 93cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 337kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 120cm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 92cm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | - |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Maypole MP6812. 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 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,913kg more
- you want one that is 2.42m (8ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 93cm (3ft) 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.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 1,187kg 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 M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,187kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,187kg 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 MP6812?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,913kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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