Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Woodford Galaxy
The Brian James Tipper is 465kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 465kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 250kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Tri-axle |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is 465kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 250kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 Tipper and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Tipper is 465kg lighter empty and carries 250kg more. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Tipper or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 465kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Tipper, by 250kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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