Head to head
Erde CH751 vs Ifor Williams LM85
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,350kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Erde CH751 is 394kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM85 weighs 394kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH751 | Ifor Williams LM85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 131kg | 525kg |
| Payload | 625kg | 2975kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.44m x 1.52m |
Sources: Erde CH751, Ifor Williams LM85. 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 394kg 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
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that carries 2,350kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH751 and the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85 carries 2,350kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Erde CH751 is 394kg lighter empty. The Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the LM range.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Erde CH751. It is 394kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM85.
Which carries more, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams LM85?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 2,350kg.
Can I tow the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams LM85 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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