Head to head
Erde 102 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Erde 102 is 664kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.19m (4ft) wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 664kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 1.19m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 2.04m (all models) |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | - |
| Payload | 245kg | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Erde 102, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 664kg 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.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.19m (4ft) wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Erde 102 is 664kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.7 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.19m (4ft) wider inside. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Erde 102. It is 664kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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