Head to head
Erde 143 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Erde 143 is 1,152kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,748kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,152kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,748kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Erde 143, Woodford Galaxy. 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 1,152kg 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.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,748kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Erde 143 is 1,152kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,748kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Erde 143. It is 1,152kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,748kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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