Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 310kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 310kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 630kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Woodford Widebody. 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is rated 550kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 310kg more
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Humbaur Steely and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is rated 550kg heavier gross and carries 310kg 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 Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 310kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely or the Woodford Widebody 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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