Head to head
Bateson 35MD vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 525kg lighter empty and carries 525kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 525kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 35MD carries 525kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 35MD | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 725kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2775kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3030mm x 1680mm | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bateson 35MD, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35MD if...
- you want one that is 525kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 525kg more
A plant trailer sized for a mini digger or small excavator, with a gas-assisted full-width ramp door for driving machines straight on and off. It is aimed at groundworkers and plant hire companies rather than general haulage.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.47m (8ft) 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 35MD and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer. The Bateson 35MD is 525kg lighter empty and carries 525kg more. The Bateson 35MD is a twin-axle mini digger and excavator plant trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 35MD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 35MD. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bateson 35MD or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bateson 35MD, by 525kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 35MD 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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