Head to head
Brian James Digger Plant vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Digger Plant | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Internal bed | 3.2m x 1.7m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Brian James Digger Plant, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Digger Plant if...
Used by groundworkers and plant hire firms to move a mini digger between sites behind a pickup or 4x4. Its bed size and gross weight target machines around the 3 to 3.5 tonne mark rather than heavier plant.
Listed by
- 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 2.3m (7.5ft) longer
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 Digger Plant and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.3m (7.5ft) longer. The Brian James Digger Plant is a a twin-axle plant trailer built for carrying a mini excavator or similar machine; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Can I tow the Brian James Digger Plant 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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