Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,401kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 496kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,401kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 weighs 496kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2895kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams LM105. 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 496kg 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 LM105 if...
- you want one that carries 2,401kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 2,401kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 496kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Erde CH451. It is 496kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM105.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 2,401kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM105 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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