Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams LM106
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,386kg more. The Erde CH451 is 511kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 2,386kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM106 weighs 511kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams LM106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 620kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2880kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 3.01m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams LM106. 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 511kg 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 LM106 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,386kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,386kg more. The Erde CH451 is 511kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Erde CH451. It is 511kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM106.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM106?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 2,386kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM106 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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