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Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams GX84

The Erde 102 is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,915kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 102
Erde 102 - image: Ted's Trailers
Ifor Williams GX84
Ifor Williams GX84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 102Ifor Williams GX84
Gross weight300kg2700kg
Unladen weight55kg540kg
Payload245kg2160kg
Internal length1.06m / 3'5"-
Internal width0.85m / 2'9"-
Internal bed-2.45m x 1.27m

Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 485kg 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 GX84 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,915kg more

An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.

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Full GX84 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Erde 102 is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,915kg 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.

Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Erde 102. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.

Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,915kg.

Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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