Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Erde CH451 is 551kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,346kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 551kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,346kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 660kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2840kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 551kg 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,346kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Erde CH451 is 551kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,346kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Erde CH451. It is 551kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2,346kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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