Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,756kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 341kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,756kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 weighs 341kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 450kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 341kg 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
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 1,756kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Full GD84 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,756kg more and is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 341kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Erde CH451. It is 341kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,756kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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