Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Erde 102
The Erde 102 is 205kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 245kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer weighs 205kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer carries 245kg more.
- Internal length: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 99cm (3ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 30cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Erde 102 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 300kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 55kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 245kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 1.06m / 3'5" |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 0.85m / 2'9" |
| Internal height | 1200mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Erde 102. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 120V Van Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 245kg more
- you want one that is 99cm (3ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 30cm wider inside
A light unbraked box trailer with a galvanised chassis and fibreglass body, aimed at private buyers who want weatherproof, lockable storage behind a small car. Its low weight keeps it towable by vehicles with a modest unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 205kg 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.
Full 102 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Erde 102?
The Erde 102 is 205kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 450kg heavier gross and carries 245kg more. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 102?
The Erde 102. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Bateson 120V Van Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 102?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer, by 245kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 102 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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