Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James C4 Blue is 555kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 555kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 1250kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 555kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
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 C4 Blue and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 555kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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