Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 485kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 485kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | 2250kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is 485kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 485kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
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 GX126 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is 485kg lighter empty and carries 485kg more. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 485kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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