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Erde CH451 vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer

The Erde CH451 is 1,141kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,756kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde CH451
Erde CH451 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer - image: farmcompare.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde CH451M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
Gross weight600kg3500kg
Unladen weight109kg1250kg
Payload494kg2250kg
Internal bed200 x 117cm-
Internal length-3615mm
Internal width-1850mm
Axles-Twin (Knott Avonride)

Sources: Erde CH451, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 1,141kg 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.

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Buy or hire the 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,756kg more

A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.

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Full 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Erde CH451 is 1,141kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,756kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The Erde CH451. It is 1,141kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer.

Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?

The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 1,756kg.

Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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