Head to head
Erde 143 vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Erde 143 is 102kg lighter empty and carries 202kg more. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV64e weighs 102kg more empty.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 202kg more.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV64e is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams BV64e is 16cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 1.85m |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 1.15m |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 200kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 300kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 102kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 202kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Erde 143 is 102kg lighter empty and carries 202kg more. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 41cm (1.5ft) longer inside. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Erde 143. It is 102kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV64e.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Erde 143, by 202kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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