Head to head
Brian James A-Max 305 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 215kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A-Max 305 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2035kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.3m x 1.96m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James A-Max 305, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A-Max 305 if...
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer
- you want one that carries 215kg more
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 Brian James A-Max 305 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and has a bed 1.2m (4ft) longer. The Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James A-Max 305 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 215kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A-Max 305 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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