Model against model
Bateson 35MD vs Woodford Galaxy
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bateson 35MD | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bateson 35MD figures and full Woodford Galaxy figures.
Choose the 35MD if...
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Full specifications →Choose the Galaxy if...
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.
Manufacturer also lists a longer Galaxy 20 (6100mm bed, 1300kg unladen, 2200kg payload); figures shown are for the Galaxy 18.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Woodford Galaxy?
Bateson 35MD: A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage. Woodford Galaxy: 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.
Are these figures reliable?
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