Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Erde 102 is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 340kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 340kg 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde 102 is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde 102. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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