Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Maypole MP6819
The Maypole MP6819 is 21kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P5 weighs 21kg more empty.
- Payload: the Maypole MP6819 carries 20kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P5 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Maypole MP6819 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 499kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 120kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 379kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 186cm |
| Internal width | - | 116cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Maypole MP6819. 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 1kg heavier gross
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 MP6819 if...
- you want one that is 21kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 20kg more
The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819 is 21kg lighter empty and carries 20kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is rated 1kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819. It is 21kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P5.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Maypole MP6819?
The Maypole MP6819, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Maypole MP6819 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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