Head to head
Ifor Williams GD84 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 800kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD84 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 450kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 2.55m | - |
| Internal width | 1.25m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD84 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 GD84 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 800kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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