Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is 180kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 180kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 320kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is 180kg lighter empty
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
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 320kg 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 Race Sport and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.0m (3.5ft) longer and is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Brian James Race Sport is 180kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Race Sport. It is 180kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 320kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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