Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 200kg more empty.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 200kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 2.07m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB610 if...
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 200kg 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 HB610 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is 200kg lighter empty and carries 200kg more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard 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 HB610 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 200kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 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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