Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 365kg lighter empty and carries 365kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 365kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 365kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that is 365kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 365kg more
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer
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 CT166 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT166 is 365kg lighter empty and carries 365kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 63cm (2ft) longer. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 365kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 365kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 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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