Head to head
Ifor Williams HB511 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB511 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1,000kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 3.52m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB511, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB511 if...
- you want one that is 250kg lighter empty
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg 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 HB511 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB511 is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB511 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HB511. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB511 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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