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Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 2,060kg more and is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Internal length1.44m3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width0.99m1.62m (5' 4")
Payload502kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Internal height0.40m-
Gross weight600kg-
Unladen weight98kg-
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. 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.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

  • you want one that carries 2,060kg more
  • you want one that is 1.6m (5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 63cm (2ft) wider inside

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 2,060kg more 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 GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 2,060kg.

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