Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Erde CH451 is 656kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,241kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 weighs 656kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,241kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 765kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2735kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 656kg 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,241kg more
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Erde CH451 is 656kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,241kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Erde CH451. It is 656kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,241kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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