Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams P7e
The Erde 143 is 95kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P7e is rated 150kg heavier gross and carries 55kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P7e weighs 95kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P7e is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P7e carries 55kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams P7e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 193kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 557kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.21m x 1.21m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams P7e. 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 95kg 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.
Full 143 specifications →Buy or hire the P7e if...
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 55kg more
For buyers who find the P6e's bed a little short for longer items like ladders or fencing panels, on the same unbraked 750kg chassis.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Erde 143 is 95kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P7e is rated 150kg heavier gross and carries 55kg 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 P7e is a a slightly longer unbraked general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Erde 143. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P7e.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P7e?
The Ifor Williams P7e, by 55kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P7e 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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