Head to head
Ifor Williams Transporta vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is 230kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 230kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Transporta | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1480kg | 1250kg |
| Internal length | 5220mm | - |
| Internal width | 2236mm | - |
| Overall length | 6595mm | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams Transporta, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is 230kg lighter empty
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 Transporta and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is 230kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams Transporta or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy. It is 230kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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