Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams General Duty
The Ifor Williams General Duty is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 25cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams General Duty is 25cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams General Duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 144cm | 1.84m (6ft) to 3.71m (12ft 2in) |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.23m (4ft) to 1.71m (5ft 6in) |
| Unladen weight | 124kg | - |
| Payload | 526kg | - |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1400kg to 2700kg depending on model |
| Axles | - | Single or twin axle |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams General Duty. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the General Duty if...
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
Ifor Williams's entry-level flatbed range, bought by householders, gardeners and small trades for tip runs, garden waste and general loads. It is the trailer most UK hire yards keep several of, since one size or another suits almost any small job.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams General Duty?
The Ifor Williams General Duty is 40cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 25cm wider inside. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams General Duty is a small flatbed/general purpose trailer range.
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