Head to head
Ifor Williams GH94BT vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 720kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 720kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 80kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH94BT | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 530kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2170kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH94BT, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 720kg lighter empty
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 80kg 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.
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 GH94BT and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 720kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.71m (9ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 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 GH94BT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94BT or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 80kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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