Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Erde 102 is 855kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,345kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 855kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,345kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 855kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,345kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde 102 is 855kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,345kg more. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde 102. It is 855kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,345kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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