Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,650kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 550kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,650kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 weighs 550kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2895kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams LM105. 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 550kg 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 LM105 if...
- you want one that carries 2,650kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,650kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 550kg lighter empty. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Erde 102. It is 550kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM105.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 2,650kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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