Head to head
Erde 143 vs Woodford Widebody
The Erde 143 is 232kg lighter empty. The Woodford Widebody is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 438kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Widebody weighs 232kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 700kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 438kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Erde 143, Woodford Widebody. 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 232kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is rated 700kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 438kg more
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Erde 143 is 232kg lighter empty. The Woodford Widebody is rated 700kg heavier gross and carries 438kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Erde 143. It is 232kg lighter empty than the Woodford Widebody.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 438kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Woodford Widebody 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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