Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,620kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,620kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 2250kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,620kg 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 Humbaur Steely and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,620kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,620kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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