Head to head
Bateson 120V Van Trailer vs Erde 143
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is 162kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal height: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer weighs 162kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 61cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 16cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 12kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 120V Van Trailer | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 260kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 490kg | 502kg |
| Internal length | 2050mm | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 1150mm | 0.99m |
| Internal height | 1200mm | 0.40m |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
Sources: Bateson 120V Van Trailer, Erde 143. 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 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside
- you want one that is 61cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 16cm 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 143 if...
- you want one that is 162kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 12kg more
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 120V Van Trailer and the Erde 143?
The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is 80cm (2.5ft) taller inside and is 61cm (2ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is 162kg lighter empty. The Bateson 120V Van Trailer is a small unbraked fibreglass box trailer; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 162kg lighter empty than the Bateson 120V Van Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143, by 12kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 120V Van Trailer or the Erde 143 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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