Head to head
Ifor Williams LM106 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.49m (8ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 630kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.49m (8ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM106 carries 630kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM106 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 620kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2880kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.01m x 1.98m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM106, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM106 if...
- you want one that is 630kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 630kg more
For users who find the LM105's 1.68m bed too narrow for pallets or wider machinery but do not need extra length, offering the same bed length on a wider chassis.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.49m (8ft) longer
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 LM106 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM106 is 630kg lighter empty and carries 630kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.49m (8ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM106 is a a wider general-purpose flatbed trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM106. It is 630kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM106 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM106, by 630kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM106 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.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.