Head to head
Erde 143 vs M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
The Erde 143 is 182kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside and is rated 150kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 182kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 150kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 23cm wider inside.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 32kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1220mm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 280kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 470kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Axles | - | Single |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. 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 182kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 32kg more
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 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is rated 150kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Erde 143 is 182kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 1.0m (3.5ft) longer 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Erde 143. It is 182kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?
The Erde 143, by 32kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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