Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 330kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 330kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 330kg lighter empty
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg 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 HB506 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HB506 is 330kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HB506. It is 330kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 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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