Head to head
Erde 153 vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Erde 153 is 643kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside and carries 307kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 643kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB403 carries 307kg more.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB403 is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 153 | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 124kg | 767kg |
| Payload | 526kg | 833kg |
| Internal length | 144cm | 3.08m |
| Internal width | 98cm | 1.30m |
| Internal height | 40cm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 1600kg |
Sources: Erde 153, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 153 if...
- you want one that is 643kg lighter empty
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
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that carries 307kg more
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 153 and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Erde 153 is 643kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 1.64m (5.5ft) longer inside and carries 307kg more. The Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer.; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Erde 153. It is 643kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Erde 153 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403, by 307kg.
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