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M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,173kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 1,828kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer weighs 1,173kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 1,828kg more.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 2.17m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 85cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 77kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 422kg |
| Internal length | 3615mm | 145cm |
| Internal width | 1850mm | 100cm |
| Axles | Twin (Knott Avonride) | - |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, Maypole MP6815. 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 3,001kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,828kg more
- you want one that is 2.17m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 85cm (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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 1,173kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 1,173kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 3,001kg heavier gross and carries 1,828kg more. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 1,173kg 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 MP6815?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,828kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer or the Maypole MP6815 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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