Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 50kg 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 50kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 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 5, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is 50kg lighter empty
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 5 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 50cm (1.5ft) longer. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 50kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; 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 5 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5. It is 50kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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