Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Erde CH451 is 811kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 811kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 811kg 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde CH451 is 811kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde CH451. It is 811kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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