Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,481kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 416kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,481kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 416kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 416kg 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 LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,481kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,481kg more and is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is 416kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde CH451. It is 416kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,481kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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