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Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc

The Erde 143 is 688kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc - image: Universal Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc
Internal length1.44m3.04m/9'11"
Internal width0.99m1.62m/5'4"
Gross weight600kg3500kg
Unladen weight98kg786kg
Internal height0.40m-
Payload502kg-
Overall length-5.00m/16'5"

Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH1054 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 688kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054 Digadoc if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 63cm (2ft) wider inside

A livestock trailer from Ifor Williams' GH range, sold new through the maker's dealer network. Farms and livestock hauliers buy it for moving cattle or sheep rather than for horses or general goods.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Erde 143 is 688kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside. 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 Digadoc is a livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc?

The Erde 143. It is 688kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054 Digadoc.

Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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