Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 HD vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 560kg lighter empty and carries 560kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 560kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 560kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 HD | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 690kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2810kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105 HD, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 HD if...
- you want one that is 560kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 560kg more
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.47m (8ft) 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 GX105 HD and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 560kg lighter empty and carries 560kg more. The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 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 GX105 HD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 560kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 HD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 560kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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