Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GH
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GH | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | - |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
| Size | - | 12ft x 6ft |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GH. 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 GH if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GH?
The Ifor Williams GH is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH 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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