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Brian James C4 Blue vs Erde 102

The Erde 102 is 640kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C4 Blue
Brian James C4 Blue
Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James C4 BlueErde 102
Gross weight2,600kg300kg
Unladen weight695kg55kg
Bed length5.0m-
Bed width2.0m-
Internal length-1.06m / 3'5"
Internal width-0.85m / 2'9"
Payload-245kg

Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Erde 102. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross

A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.

Full C4 Blue specifications →

Buy or hire the 102 if...

  • you want one that is 640kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James C4 Blue and the Erde 102?

The Erde 102 is 640kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is rated 2.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter 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 Brian James C4 Blue or the Erde 102?

The Erde 102. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Brian James C4 Blue.

Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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