Head to head
Ifor Williams LM166 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 455kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 455kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM166 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 795kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2705kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 4.77m x 1.98m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM166, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM166 if...
- you want one that is 455kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 455kg more
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) 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 LM166 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM166 is 455kg lighter empty and carries 455kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 73cm (2.5ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed 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 LM166 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 455kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 455kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 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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