Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 850kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 850kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 1250kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is 850kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →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 CT136 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 850kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 850kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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