Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams Business Inabox
The Erde 102 is 1,845kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.39m (11ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox weighs 1,845kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 3.39m (11ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is 1.33m (4.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams Business Inabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 4.45m (Workshop M) |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 2.18m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 1900kg (Workshop M) |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.96m (Workshop M) |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams Business Inabox. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 1,845kg 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.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.39m (11ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 1.33m (4.5ft) wider inside
A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Erde 102 is 1,845kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.39m (11ft) longer inside. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox?
The Erde 102. It is 1,845kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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