Head to head
Erde 143 vs Stewart GX 15 FT
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 14.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 14.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Stewart GX 15 FT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 15,000kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Length | - | 7,900-9,700mm (26-32ft) |
| Tare weight | - | 3,980kg |
| Axles | - | 125mm dia., 10-stud, 420x180mm brakes |
| Tyres | - | 385/65Rx22.5 standard, 435/50Rx19.5 flotation option |
Sources: Erde 143, Stewart GX 15 FT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
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 GX 15 FT if...
- you want one that is rated 14.4 tonnes heavier gross
A 15-tonne flat trailer from Scottish maker Stewart Trailers, built for farms and hire fleets moving bulky loads such as bales or machinery. The choice of standard or flotation tyres lets it be set up for road use or softer ground.
Listed by
- Rising Sun Trailer Hire - York
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Stewart GX 15 FT?
The Stewart GX 15 FT is rated 14.4 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 Stewart GX 15 FT is a twin-axle flat trailer for agricultural and general haulage use.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Stewart GX 15 FT on a car licence?
Stewart GX 15 FT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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