Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Erde 102 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,495kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 705kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,495kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2740kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 705kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,495kg more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde 102 is 705kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,495kg 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 GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde 102. It is 705kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 2,495kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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