Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Erde CH451 is 1,181kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,716kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 1,181kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 1,716kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 1290kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2210kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 1,181kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,716kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Erde CH451 is 1,181kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,716kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Erde CH451. It is 1,181kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 1,716kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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