Head to head
Ifor Williams LM126 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 575kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 575kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM126 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1250kg |
| Deck | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM126, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
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 LM126 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 575kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM126 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM126 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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