Head to head
Ifor Williams BV84 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV84 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1400kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Single | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 8ft x 4ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV84, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV84 if...
Ifor Williams BV84, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. A compact braked box van from the Ifor Williams range, bought for lockable, weatherproof carrying of tools, stock and household goods, and one of the most common used box trailers on the UK market.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 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 Ifor Williams BV84 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV84 is a box van trailer, single axle, 8ft x 4ft; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV84 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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