Head to head
Erde 143 vs Erde CH451
The Erde 143 is 11kg lighter empty and carries 8kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Erde CH451 weighs 11kg more empty.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 8kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Erde CH451 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 600kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 109kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 494kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 200 x 117cm |
Sources: Erde 143, Erde CH451. 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 11kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 8kg more
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 CH451 if...
A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Erde CH451?
The Erde 143 is 11kg lighter empty and carries 8kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde 143. It is 11kg lighter empty than the Erde CH451.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Erde CH451?
The Erde 143, by 8kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Erde CH451 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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