Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 270kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 270kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is 270kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 270kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is 270kg lighter empty and carries 270kg more. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams BV126. It is 270kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 270kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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