Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,473kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 143 is 427kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,473kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 427kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2975kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 427kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,473kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,473kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde 143 is 427kg lighter empty. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde 143. It is 427kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,473kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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