Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Erde 143 is 352kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,748kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 352kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,748kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams GD84 is 26cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1.25m |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2250kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 352kg 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,748kg more
- you want one that is 1.11m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 26cm wider inside
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Erde 143 is 352kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,748kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Erde 143. It is 352kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,748kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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