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Ifor Williams GH94 vs Woodford Galaxy

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 750kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH94
Ifor Williams GH94 - image: Sach Plant Hire Limited
Woodford Galaxy
Woodford Galaxy - image: Blendworth Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH94Woodford Galaxy
Gross weight2700kg3500kg
Unladen weight500kg1250kg
Payload2200kg2250kg
Internal bed2.79m x 1.31m5500mm x 2170/2370mm
Axles-Tri-axle

Sources: Ifor Williams GH94, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH94 if...

  • you want one that is 750kg lighter empty

The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy if...

  • you want one that has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer
  • you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 50kg more

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH94 and the Woodford Galaxy?

The Ifor Williams GH94 is 750kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GH94 or the Woodford Galaxy?

The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 750kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94 or the Woodford Galaxy?

The Woodford Galaxy, by 50kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94 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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