Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 760kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 760kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1,590kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 48LT if...
- you want one that is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,590kg more
Bateson's largest standard livestock trailer, described by the maker as suited to 4x4s and larger tow vehicles. It gives farmers more capacity than the smaller 60LT-class trailers in the same range.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 760kg 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 48LT and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,590kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 760kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock 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 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 760kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1,590kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT 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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