Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bateson PT66 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 315kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 315kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Triple | Tri-axle |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is 315kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 315kg more
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire 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.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson PT66 is 315kg lighter empty and carries 315kg more. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson PT66. It is 315kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson PT66, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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