Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GD105
The Erde 143 is 487kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 487kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GD105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 585kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GD105. 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 487kg 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 GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Erde 143 is 487kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.1 tonnes 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 GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD105?
The Erde 143. It is 487kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD105 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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