Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 525kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 27-16 Transporter weighs 525kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 190 kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | up to 560 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 27-16 Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
A hydraulic tilt-bed transporter used by recovery operators, car dealers and track-day owners. The hydraulic tilt rather than a winch and ramps is the whole reason to choose it: loading a low or non-running car alone is simple in a way it is not on a flatbed.
Full 27-16 Transporter specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 525kg 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 27-16 Transporter and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 525kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; 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 27-16 Transporter or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter 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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