Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Erde 102 is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 345kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 345kg 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.
Full 102 specifications →Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde 102 is 345kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde 102. It is 345kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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