Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 480kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 480kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 20kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin axle | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 480kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 20kg 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 A4 Transporter and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 480kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 480kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 20kg.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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