Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Erde 102 is 620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,780kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 620kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,780kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2025kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 620kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,780kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde 102 is 620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,780kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde 102. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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