Head to head
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Woodford Galaxy
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 650kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 150kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
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 150kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer and the Woodford Galaxy?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 650kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 150kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin 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 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 650kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 150kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin 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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