Head to head
Erde 143 vs Lider 39401
The Erde 143 is 32kg lighter empty. The Lider 39401 is 27cm wider inside and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 39401 weighs 32kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Lider 39401 is 27cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Lider 39401 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Lider 39401 is 34cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 178cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 126cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 130kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Lider 39401. 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 32kg 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 39401 if...
- you want one that is 27cm wider inside
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) longer inside
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 39401?
The Erde 143 is 32kg lighter empty. The Lider 39401 is 27cm wider inside and is rated 150kg 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 39401?
The Erde 143. It is 32kg lighter empty than the Lider 39401.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 39401 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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