Head to head
Erde CH451 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Erde CH451 is 1,141kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,756kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,141kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,756kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH451 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 109kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 494kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 200 x 117cm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Erde CH451, Woodford Galaxy. 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.
Listed by
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,756kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH451 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Erde CH451 is 1,141kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Erde CH451. It is 1,141kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Erde CH451 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,756kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH451 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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