Head to head
Ifor Williams GH vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range. The Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Size | 12ft x 6ft | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH if...
Ifor Williams GH, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
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 GH and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH is a plant trailer range; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH 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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