Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams P8e is 1,032kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,718kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,032kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,718kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.99m (10ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 532kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is 1,032kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,718kg more
- you want one that has a bed 2.99m (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 P8e and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 1,032kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross and carries 1,718kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 1,032kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,718kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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