Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,109kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,891kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,109kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,891kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.97m (13ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 1,109kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,891kg more
- you want one that has a bed 3.97m (13ft) 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 P5 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 1,109kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,891kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 1,109kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,891kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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