Head to head
Lider 39600PE vs Woodford Galaxy
The Lider 39600PE is 700kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 700kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 39600PE | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | 256 x 148 x 30cm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | 2 | Tri-axle |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 2250kg |
Sources: Lider 39600PE, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 700kg lighter empty
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes 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 Lider 39600PE and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Lider 39600PE is 700kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Lider 39600PE or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 700kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Lider 39600PE 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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