Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams TT3621
The Erde 143 is 892kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,008kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 weighs 892kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams TT3621 carries 2,008kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is 2.18m (7ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TT3621 is 96cm (3ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams TT3621 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 3.62m / 11'9" |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1.95m / 6'5" |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 990kg (195/60R12C tyres) or 1000kg (185/70R13C tyres) |
| Payload | 502kg | 2510kg (195/60R12C) or 2500kg (185/70R13C) |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams TT3621. 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 892kg 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 TT3621 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,008kg more
- you want one that is 2.18m (7ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) wider inside
The largest Ifor Williams tipper. A 3.6m by 1.95m body is chosen for bulky, lighter loads - green waste, clearance and bark - where volume runs out before weight does, and it is a staple of plant and tool hire fleets. Formerly sold as the TT126.
Full TT3621 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Erde 143 is 892kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3621 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,008kg 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 TT3621 is a twin axle tipping trailer, 12ft body, electric tipping.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Erde 143. It is 892kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TT3621.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams TT3621?
The Ifor Williams TT3621, by 2,008kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams TT3621 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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