Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 78kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 22kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P5 weighs 78kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P5 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P5 carries 22kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 400kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 63kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 337kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Maypole MP6812. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 22kg more
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 78kg 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 Ifor Williams P5 and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 78kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 100kg heavier gross and carries 22kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 78kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Maypole MP6812?
The Ifor Williams P5, by 22kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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