Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Erde CH451 is 686kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,211kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 weighs 686kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,211kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 795kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2705kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 686kg 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,211kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Erde CH451 is 686kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,211kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Erde CH451. It is 686kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,211kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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