Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,026kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 871kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,026kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2520kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.60m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams BV126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH451 if...
- you want one that is 871kg lighter empty
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 BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,026kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,026kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Erde CH451. It is 871kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,026kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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