Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Bateson 355B carries 2,360kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 640kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 2,360kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 355B weighs 640kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 340 kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single, unbraked |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 carries 2,360kg more
- 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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 640kg 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 355B and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bateson 355B carries 2,360kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 640kg lighter empty. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; 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 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 640kg lighter empty than the Bateson 355B.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Bateson 355B, by 2,360kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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