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Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams GX84

The Erde CH451 is 431kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,666kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde CH451
Erde CH451 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Ifor Williams GX84
Ifor Williams GX84 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde CH451Ifor Williams GX84
Gross weight600kg2700kg
Unladen weight109kg540kg
Payload494kg2160kg
Internal bed200 x 117cm2.45m x 1.27m

Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 431kg 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.

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Buy or hire the GX84 if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,666kg more

An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Erde CH451 is 431kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,666kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.

Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Erde CH451. It is 431kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX84.

Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX84?

The Ifor Williams GX84, by 1,666kg.

Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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