Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Erde CH451 is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 610kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 494kg | - |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Erde CH451, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 610kg 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Erde CH451 is 610kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Erde CH451. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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