Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 640kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 640kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 1250kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 TA5 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is 640kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TA5 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TA5. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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