Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Erde CH451 is 291kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 291kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 291kg 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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde CH451 is 291kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Erde CH451. It is 291kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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