Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 515kg lighter empty and carries 515kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 515kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 515kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | 2250kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is 515kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 515kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
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 LM146 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 515kg lighter empty and carries 515kg more. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 515kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 515kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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