Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Erde 143 is 202kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 51cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Q Range weighs 202kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 51cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams Q Range is 23cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1.22m (Q6b) |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 202kg 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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Erde 143 is 202kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Q Range is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 51cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Erde 143. It is 202kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Q Range.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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