Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 531kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 531kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 1250kg |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is 531kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 500kg 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 TB Tiltbed and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 531kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 500kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 531kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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