Head to head
Bateson 27-16 Transporter vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 555kg 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 555kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 27-16 Transporter | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,750kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 715kg | 160 kg |
| Bed | 4,860mm x 1,870mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reversing over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 340 kg |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 27-16 Transporter, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 555kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 27-16 Transporter and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 555kg lighter empty. The Bateson 27-16 Transporter is a hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, twin axle class; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Bateson 27-16 Transporter.
Can I tow the Bateson 27-16 Transporter or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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