Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Erde CH451 is 501kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 501kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 501kg 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
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Full TA5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Erde CH451 is 501kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Erde CH451. It is 501kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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