Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Erde 143 is 511kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc weighs 511kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 609kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. 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 511kg 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Erde 143 is 511kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Erde 143. It is 511kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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