Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 395kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.49m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 1.25m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 395kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 2,005kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.49m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Full GD84 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 2,005kg more and is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 395kg lighter empty. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Erde 102. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 2,005kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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