Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Erde 143 is 302kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 302kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams CT136. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 302kg lighter empty
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.
Full 143 specifications →Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde 143 is 302kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde 143. It is 302kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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