Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,730kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 470kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,730kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 470kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 470kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,730kg more
- you want one that is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,730kg more and is rated 3.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 470kg 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 LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde 102. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,730kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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