Head to head
Woodford Galaxy vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 920kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,310kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 920kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,310kg more.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Woodford Galaxy | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 1250kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 2250kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Single or Twin |
Sources: Woodford Galaxy, Woodford Widebody. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,310kg more
- you want one that has a bed 3.06m (10ft) longer
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
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that is 920kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Woodford Galaxy and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 920kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,310kg more. The Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Woodford Galaxy or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 920kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Woodford Galaxy or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,310kg.
Can I tow the Woodford Galaxy or the Woodford Widebody 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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