Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is 190kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 190kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Tri-axle |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 6 if...
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is 190kg lighter empty
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 6 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is 190kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; 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 6 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy. It is 190kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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