Head to head
Ifor Williams HB510XL vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 40kg more empty.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 40kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB510XL | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1290kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2210kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 1.74m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB510XL, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB510XL if...
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is 40kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 40kg more
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 HB510XL and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is 40kg lighter empty and carries 40kg more. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double 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 HB510XL or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy. It is 40kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB510XL or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 40kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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