Head to head
Erde 102 vs Humbaur Steely
The Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more and is rated 450kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur Steely is rated 450kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Humbaur Steely | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 630kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | - |
| Inner length | - | 2050mm |
| Inner width | - | 1095mm |
Sources: Erde 102, Humbaur Steely. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
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 →Buy or hire the Steely if...
- you want one that carries 385kg more
- you want one that is rated 450kg heavier gross
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely carries 385kg more and is rated 450kg heavier gross. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use..
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Humbaur Steely?
The Humbaur Steely, by 385kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Humbaur Steely 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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