Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Erde 143 is 562kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,338kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 562kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,338kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2840kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 562kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,338kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Erde 143 is 562kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,338kg 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 GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Erde 143. It is 562kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2,338kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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