Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Woodford Galaxy
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 410kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 410kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 390kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 410kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 390kg more
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 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Woodford Galaxy?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 410kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 410kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 390kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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