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Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 188kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 62kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer weighs 188kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer carries 62kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 350 kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 62kg more
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 188kg 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 188kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 62kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping 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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 188kg lighter empty than the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, by 62kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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