Head to head
Erde 143 vs Lider 32680
The Erde 143 is 602kg lighter empty. The Lider 32680 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 32680 weighs 602kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 700kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 143, Lider 32680. 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 602kg 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 32680?
The Erde 143 is 602kg lighter empty. The Lider 32680 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 Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 32680?
The Erde 143. It is 602kg lighter empty than the Lider 32680.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 32680 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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