Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 160kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 390kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 950kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 390kg more
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross and carries 390kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 160kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 12LT, by 390kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 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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