Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Erde CH451 is 666kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 731kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 weighs 666kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBE506 carries 731kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 775kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 1225kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 666kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 731kg more
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde CH451 is 666kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross and carries 731kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Erde CH451. It is 666kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBE506.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506, by 731kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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