Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,780kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 970kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,780kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 970kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Single | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 970kg lighter empty
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 1,780kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 1,780kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 970kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 970kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,780kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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