Head to head
Erde CH751 vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Erde CH751 is 789kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 789kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH751 | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | 131kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 625kg | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde CH751, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 789kg 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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH751 and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde CH751 is 789kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross. The Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Erde CH751. It is 789kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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