Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James T Transporter carries 280kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 280kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2530kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 280kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- 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 50cm (1.5ft) 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 T Transporter and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 280kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James T Transporter or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 280kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T 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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