Head to head
Ifor Williams LM85 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 725kg lighter empty and carries 725kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 725kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM85 carries 725kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM85 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 525kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2975kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.44m x 1.52m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM85, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM85 if...
- you want one that is 725kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 725kg more
A compact flatbed for smallholders and tradespeople who need to move heavy but not bulky loads, such as pallets of blocks, and want maximum payload from the smallest bed in the range.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 3.06m (10ft) 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 LM85 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM85 is 725kg lighter empty and carries 725kg more. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer. The Ifor Williams LM85 is a the shortest flatbed trailer in the 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 LM85 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM85. It is 725kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM85 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams LM85, by 725kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM85 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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