Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 385kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 385kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 515kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
- you want one that is 385kg lighter empty
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 515kg 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 HBX506 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 is 385kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 900kg heavier gross and carries 515kg more. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams HBX506. It is 385kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 515kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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