Head to head
Equi-Trek Apollo vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 405kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 405kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Equi-Trek Apollo | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg / 2600kg (depending on spec) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 845kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Equi-Trek Apollo, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Apollo if...
- you want one that is 405kg lighter empty
Equi-Trek's smallest motorised horsebox, built to be driveable on a standard car licence in its lighter configuration. It suits owners moving up from a trailer who want a small horsebox without a 7.5 tonne licence requirement.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes 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 Equi-Trek Apollo and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Equi-Trek Apollo is 405kg lighter empty. The Equi-Trek Apollo is a compact 2-horse motorised horsebox; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Equi-Trek Apollo or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Equi-Trek Apollo. It is 405kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Equi-Trek Apollo 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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