Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 855kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 855kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is 855kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 3.0m (10ft) 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 GD85 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 855kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and has a bed 3.0m (10ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, 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 GD85 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 855kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 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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