Head to head
Erde 102 vs Erde 143
The Erde 143 carries 257kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 43kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 257kg more.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Erde 143 weighs 43kg more empty.
- Internal length: the Erde 143 is 38cm (1ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Erde 143 is 14cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 102 | Erde 143 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.06m / 3'5" | 1.44m |
| Internal width | 0.85m / 2'9" | 0.99m |
| Gross weight | 300kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 98kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 502kg |
| Internal height | - | 0.40m |
Sources: Erde 102, Erde 143. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 102 if...
- you want one that is 43kg lighter empty
The Erde 102 is one of the smallest trailers Erde sells, light enough to be towed by small cars and many motorcycles, and pitched at campers and gardeners rather than tradespeople. Its tipping body makes it easy to empty garden waste or loose loads without lifting them out by hand.
Listed by
- Worcester Trailer Hire - Worcester
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that carries 257kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 38cm (1ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 14cm wider inside
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 102 and the Erde 143?
The Erde 143 carries 257kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Erde 102 is 43kg lighter empty. The Erde 102 is a a small, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, used for camping and light loads.; the Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102..
Which is lighter, the Erde 102 or the Erde 143?
The Erde 102. It is 43kg lighter empty than the Erde 143.
Which carries more, the Erde 102 or the Erde 143?
The Erde 143, by 257kg.
Can I tow the Erde 102 or the Erde 143 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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