Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Erde 143 is 812kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,088kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 812kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,088kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 812kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,088kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde 143 is 812kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,088kg 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 GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde 143. It is 812kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,088kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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