Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Erde 143 is 297kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 297kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 297kg 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde 143 is 297kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 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 GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde 143. It is 297kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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