Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Erde 102 is 660kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,540kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 weighs 660kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,540kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 715kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2785kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 660kg 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,540kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Erde 102 is 660kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,540kg 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 GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Erde 102. It is 660kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 2,540kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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