Head to head
Erde CH751 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Erde CH751 is 264kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 264kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH751 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Unladen weight | 131kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Payload | 625kg | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Erde CH751, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CH751 if...
- you want one that is 264kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the CH451 chassis for buyers building a heavier custom body or fitting a motorcycle carrier deck.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH751 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde CH751 is 264kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Erde CH751. It is 264kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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