Head to head
Bateson 48LT vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 800kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.8 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 48LT weighs 800kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 48LT carries 1.8 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 48LT | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3100kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 950kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2150kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 3600mm | - |
| Internal width | 1710mm | - |
| Internal height | 1800mm | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Bateson 48LT, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 1.8 tonnes 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 800kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 48LT and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 800kg lighter empty. The Bateson 48LT is rated 2.6 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.8 tonnes more. The Bateson 48LT is a 12ft x 5ft8 twin-axle livestock trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Bateson 48LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bateson 48LT, by 1.8 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bateson 48LT or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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