Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Erde CH451 is 626kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,271kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 626kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,271kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 735kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2765kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 626kg 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,271kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Erde CH451 is 626kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,271kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Erde CH451. It is 626kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,271kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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