Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GX125 HD
The Erde CH451 is 651kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,246kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD weighs 651kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX125 HD carries 2,246kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams GX125 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 760kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2740kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.66m x 1.57m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GX125 HD. 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 651kg 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 GX125 HD if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,246kg more
For plant hire firms carrying longer machines such as excavators with extended dipper arms or tracked dumpers that need the extra bed length over the GX105HD.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde CH451 is 651kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX125 HD is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,246kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GX125 HD is a a longer heavy-duty plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Erde CH451. It is 651kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX125 HD.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX125 HD, by 2,246kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX125 HD 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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