Head to head
Bateson 26MD vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson 26MD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 310kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 26MD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 26MD weighs 310kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 26MD | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 500kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2,100kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed length | 2,450mm | - |
| Internal bed width | 1,270mm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson 26MD, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 26MD if...
- you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
A compact plant trailer built to carry a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini excavator plus buckets and attachments. It is a common sight behind pickups on groundworks and landscaping jobs, sized to stay within an unbraked or standard car licence towing limit.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 310kg 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 26MD and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 26MD is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 310kg lighter empty. The Bateson 26MD is a plant trailer for mini excavators up to 2,100kg; 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 26MD or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Bateson 26MD.
Can I tow the Bateson 26MD 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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