Head to head
Humbaur HTK vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 300kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 300kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur HTK | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2550kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.14m x 1.75m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Humbaur HTK, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HTK if...
- you want one that carries 300kg more
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.36m (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 Humbaur HTK and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.36m (7.5ft) longer. The Humbaur HTK carries 300kg more. The Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Humbaur HTK or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Humbaur HTK, by 300kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur HTK 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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