Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Erde CH451 is 421kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,676kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 421kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 1,676kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 530kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2170kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 421kg 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,676kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Erde CH451 is 421kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,676kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Erde CH451. It is 421kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 1,676kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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