Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Erde CH451 is 801kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,096kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 801kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 2,096kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 910kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2590kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 801kg 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 GH146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,096kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde CH451 is 801kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,096kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Erde CH451. It is 801kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,096kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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