Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 610kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 610kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single, unbraked |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 610kg 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 355B and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 610kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; 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 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 610kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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