Head to head
Ifor Williams GX106 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 535kg lighter empty and carries 535kg 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 535kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 535kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX106 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2785kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.84m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX106 if...
- you want one that is 535kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 535kg more
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- 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 GX106 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams GX106 is 535kg lighter empty and carries 535kg more. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg 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 GX106 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 535kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 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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