Head to head
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

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Lider 39440 weighs 97kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Lider 39440 is 57cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Lider 39440 is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Lider 39440 is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Lider 39440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 201cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 133cm |
| Internal height | 0.40m | 40cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 195kg |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| 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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