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Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams TT3017

The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 2 November 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
Ifor Williams TT3017
Ifor Williams TT3017 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Ifor Williams TT3017
Gross weight600kg3,500kg
Unladen weight98kg870-880kg depending on tyre specification
Internal length1.44m-
Internal width0.99m-
Internal height0.40m-
Payload502kg-
Internal body-3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in)
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams TT3017. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 143 if...

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.

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Buy or hire the TT3017 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross

A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?

The Ifor Williams TT3017 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 TT3017 is a tipping trailer, twin axle.

Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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