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Erde 143 vs Lider 39600

The Erde 143 is 452kg lighter empty. The Lider 39600 is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde 143
Erde 143 - image: westerntowing.co.uk
Lider 39600
Lider 39600 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde 143Lider 39600
Gross weight600kg2500kg
Unladen weight98kg550kg
Internal length1.44m-
Internal width0.99m-
Internal height0.40m-
Payload502kg-
Internal bed-256 x 148 x 30cm
Axles-2
Brakes-Braked

Sources: Erde 143, Lider 39600. 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 452kg 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.

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Full 143 specifications →

Buy or hire the 39600 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross

A serious tipping trailer for groundworkers and smallholders shifting muck, aggregate or spoil in bulk, with braked axles for towing at higher payloads.

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Full 39600 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 39600?

The Erde 143 is 452kg lighter empty. The Lider 39600 is rated 1.9 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 39600 is a a braked twin-axle tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..

Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 39600?

The Erde 143. It is 452kg lighter empty than the Lider 39600.

Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 39600 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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