Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 70kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 70kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Twin | Tri-axle |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
- you want one that is 70kg lighter empty
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) 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 Race Transporter 4 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is 70kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Race Transporter 4. It is 70kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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