Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Erde CH451 is 566kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,531kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 566kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,531kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 566kg 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,531kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde CH451 is 566kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,531kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Erde CH451. It is 566kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,531kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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