Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde 143 is 677kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 723kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 677kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 723kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is 68cm (2ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1.67m |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 1225kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 677kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 723kg more
- you want one that is 1.82m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 68cm (2ft) wider inside
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 143 is 677kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 723kg 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 HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde 143. It is 677kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 723kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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