Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Erde 143 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,523kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 577kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,523kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2025kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 577kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,523kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde 143 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,523kg 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 GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde 143. It is 577kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,523kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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