Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Erde 143 is 120kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 150kg heavier gross and carries 30kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 120kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P8e carries 30kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 218kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 532kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 120kg 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 P8e if...
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 30kg more
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Erde 143 is 120kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 150kg heavier gross and carries 30kg 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 P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Erde 143. It is 120kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e, by 30kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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