Head to head
Debon Roadster Platform vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 is 182kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1.59m (5ft) longer inside and is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Debon Roadster Platform weighs 182kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Debon Roadster Platform is 1.59m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Debon Roadster Platform is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 32kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Debon Roadster Platform | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg or 330kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 470kg or 970kg | 502kg |
| Internal length | 3035mm | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 1785mm | 0.99m |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
Sources: Debon Roadster Platform, Erde 143. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 1.59m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 182kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 32kg 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 Debon Roadster Platform and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 is 182kg lighter empty. The Debon Roadster Platform is 1.59m (5ft) longer inside and is 80cm (2.5ft) wider inside. The Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage; 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 Debon Roadster Platform or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143. It is 182kg lighter empty than the Debon Roadster Platform.
Which carries more, the Debon Roadster Platform or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143, by 32kg.
Can I tow the Debon Roadster Platform 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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