Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Erde 143 is 522kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,378kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 522kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,378kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2880kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 522kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,378kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Erde 143 is 522kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,378kg 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 LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Erde 143. It is 522kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,378kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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