Head to head
Ifor Williams HB403 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,417kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 483kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,417kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 483kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB403 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 767kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 833kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.08m | - |
| Internal width | 1.30m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB403, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB403 if...
- you want one that is 483kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 1,417kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
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 HB403 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,417kg more and is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 483kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 483kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,417kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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