Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Erde 143 is 442kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,658kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 weighs 442kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 1,658kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 540kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2160kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 442kg 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,658kg more
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Erde 143 is 442kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,658kg 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 GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Erde 143. It is 442kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,658kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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