Head to head
Erde CH751 vs Ifor Williams TA5
The Erde CH751 is 479kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 479kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde CH751 | Ifor Williams TA5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants |
| Unladen weight | 131kg | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) |
| Payload | 625kg | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.53m |
| Internal length | - | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Erde CH751, Ifor Williams TA5. 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 479kg 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 TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1,950kg heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde CH751 and the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Erde CH751 is 479kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Erde CH751 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 750kg gross weight.; the Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams TA5?
The Erde CH751. It is 479kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Erde CH751 or the Ifor Williams TA5 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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