Head to head
Erde 102 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 carries 92kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 8kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Maypole MP6812 carries 92kg more.
- Gross weight: the Maypole MP6812 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Maypole MP6812 weighs 8kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Maypole MP6812 is 14cm longer inside.
- Internal width: the Maypole MP6812 is 7cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 120cm |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 92cm |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 337kg |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Erde 102, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 8kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that carries 92kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 14cm longer inside
- you want one that is 7cm wider inside
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 Erde 102 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 carries 92kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 8kg lighter empty. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Erde 102. It is 8kg lighter empty than the Maypole MP6812.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812, by 92kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 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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