Head to head
Erde CH451 vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The Erde CH451 is 491kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,606kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 491kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,606kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 600kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2100kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Erde CH451, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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 491kg 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,606kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde CH451 is 491kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,606kg more. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Erde CH451. It is 491kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,606kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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