Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Woodford GP Single Axle Box
The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is rated 350kg heavier gross and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is rated 350kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is 54cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Woodford GP Single Axle Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 400kg | 750kg (unbraked) |
| Internal width | 92cm | 1,455mm |
| Unladen weight | 63kg | - |
| Payload | 337kg | - |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Tyres | - | 500x10 6-ply |
| Load bed length | - | 2,100mm to 2,710mm depending on size |
| Floor | - | 12mm phenolic-coated birchwood |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Woodford GP Single Axle Box. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
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 GP Single Axle Box if...
- you want one that is rated 350kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider inside
A small, lidded box trailer bought by tradespeople and households for tools, tip runs and light loads that need weather protection. Its 750kg unbraked rating means almost any car with a towbar can pull it.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Maypole MP6812 and the Woodford GP Single Axle Box?
The Woodford GP Single Axle Box is rated 350kg heavier gross and is 54cm (2ft) wider inside. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight.; the Woodford GP Single Axle Box is a small single axle box trailer range.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6812 or the Woodford GP Single Axle Box 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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