Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GH | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 12ft x 6ft |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
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 GH if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH?
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 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 GH is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH 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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