Head to head
Brian James General Plant vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.9m (6ft) longer. The Brian James General Plant carries 343kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.9m (6ft) longer.
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 343kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James General Plant | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 2593kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.6m x 1.8m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Tri-axle (12in wheels) | Tri-axle |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
Sources: Brian James General Plant, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 343kg more
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 1.9m (6ft) 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 Brian James General Plant and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 1.9m (6ft) longer. The Brian James General Plant carries 343kg more. The Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Brian James General Plant or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James General Plant, by 343kg.
Can I tow the Brian James General Plant 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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