Head to head
Ifor Williams HBE506 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 475kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,025kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 475kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBE506 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 775kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1225kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBE506, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 475kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 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 HBE506 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 475kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 475kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBE506 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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