Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136HD vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 740kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 740kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136HD | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 510kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 4.0m | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136HD, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 740kg lighter empty
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 CT136HD and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 740kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT136HD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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