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Erde 143 vs Lider 39440

The Erde 143 is 97kg lighter empty. The Lider 39440 is 57cm (2ft) longer inside and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
39440
Lider 39440

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Lider 39440
Internal length1.44m201cm
Internal width0.99m133cm
Internal height0.40m40cm
Gross weight600kg750kg
Unladen weight98kg195kg
Payload502kg-
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Erde 143, Lider 39440. 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 97kg 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 39440 if...

  • you want one that is 57cm (2ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
  • you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross

A budget wood-sided trailer for garden waste, logs and general household loads, sold as a lighter option than the galvanised Tough range.

Full 39440 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 39440?

The Erde 143 is 97kg lighter empty. The Lider 39440 is 57cm (2ft) longer inside and is 34cm (1ft) wider inside. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Lider 39440 is a an unbraked single-axle wooden-sided general purpose trailer rated at 750kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 39440?

The Erde 143. It is 97kg lighter empty than the Lider 39440.

Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 39440 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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