Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Erde 143 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 weighs 577kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 675kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams LM126. 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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Erde 143 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Erde 143. It is 577kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM126.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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