Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,187kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,187kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,913kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 400kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 63kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 337kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal width | 92cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,913kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Maypole MP6812 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Maypole MP6812 is 1,187kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,913kg more. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Maypole MP6812 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 1,187kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6812 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,913kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6812 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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