Head to head
Erde 143 vs Lider 39400E
The Lider 39400E is 29cm longer inside and is 16cm wider inside. The Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Lider 39400E is 29cm longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Lider 39400E is 16cm wider inside.
- Unladen weight: the Erde 143 weighs 13kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Lider 39400E | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1.44m | 173cm |
| Internal width | 0.99m | 115cm |
| Gross weight | 600kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 85kg |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Payload | 502kg | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Erde 143, Lider 39400E. 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 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 39400E if...
- you want one that is 29cm longer inside
- you want one that is 16cm wider inside
- you want one that is 13kg lighter empty
The lightest motorcycle trailer in the Lider range, aimed at owners of smaller bikes who want the least weight to tow and store.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E is 29cm longer inside and is 16cm wider inside. The Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; the Lider 39400E is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle, lighter than the 29420/39401..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Lider 39400E?
The Lider 39400E. It is 13kg lighter empty than the Erde 143.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Lider 39400E 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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