Head to head
Ifor Williams GH146 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 340kg lighter empty and carries 340kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.22m (4ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 340kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.22m (4ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 340kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH146 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 910kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2590kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.285m x 1.84m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that is 340kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 340kg more
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.22m (4ft) 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 GH146 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH146 is 340kg lighter empty and carries 340kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.22m (4ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH146. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 340kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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