Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,056kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 2,056kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2550kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde CH451, Humbaur HTK. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,056kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,056kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 2,056kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Humbaur HTK 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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