Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Erde 143 is 1,854kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.78m (12.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,854kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 3.78m (12.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams Eventa L carries 1,046kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is 1.22m (4ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 5.22m |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 2.21m |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 1952kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 1548kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,854kg 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.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 3.78m (12.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 1,046kg more
- you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) wider inside
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Erde 143 is 1,854kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 3.78m (12.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Erde 143. It is 1,854kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Ifor Williams Eventa L, by 1,046kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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