Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 565kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 565kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 565kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that carries 2,635kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,635kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 565kg 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Erde 102. It is 565kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,635kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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