Head to head
Erde 143 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,048kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,048kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2550kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 143, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,048kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,048kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,048kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Humbaur HTK 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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