Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams TT3017
The Erde 143 is 772kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 weighs 772kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3017 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams TT3017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| 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...
- you want one that is 772kg 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 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.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Erde 143 is 772kg lighter empty. 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.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams TT3017?
The Erde 143. It is 772kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3017.
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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