Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Erde 102 is 620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 620kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 620kg 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Erde 102 is 620kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Erde 102. It is 620kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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