Head to head
Erde 143 vs Lider 38398
The Erde 143 is 362kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 362kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 38398 is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 38398 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Lider 38398 is 10cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Lider 38398 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 300cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 150cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 50cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 460kg |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde 143, Lider 38398. 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 362kg 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 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.56m (5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 10cm taller inside
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Full 38398 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 38398?
The Erde 143 is 362kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.56m (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 Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 38398?
The Erde 143. It is 362kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 38398 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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