Head to head
Ifor Williams TT3017 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 380kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 380kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TT3017 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 870-880kg depending on tyre specification | 1250kg |
| Internal body | 3.01m x 1.62m (9ft 9in x 5ft 6in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams TT3017, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TT3017 if...
- you want one that is 380kg lighter empty
A mid-size powered tipper used by groundworkers, agricultural contractors and self-builders moving muck, aggregate and spoil. The electric tipping ram is what you are paying for over a hand-winch tipper, and on a trailer used weekly it earns that back quickly.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
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 TT3017 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TT3017 is 380kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TT3017 is a tipping 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 TT3017 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams TT3017. It is 380kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TT3017 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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