Head to head
Bateson PT44 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 580kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT44 weighs 580kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT44 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 1980kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin axle | Single, unbraked |
| Overall length | 5950mm | - |
| Overall width | 2180mm | - |
| Internal deck | 4500mm x 2100mm (LxW) | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson PT44, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT44 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,250kg heavier gross
Bateson's 14ft x 7ft tilt-bed trailer, supplied with steel sides, ramps and a winch as standard. Used to load and carry cars, quads and small plant, it is one of the most widely stocked hydraulic tilt trailers among UK hire and trailer-sales firms.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
- 1Stop Trailers Ltd - Sudbury, Little Waldingfield
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 580kg 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 PT44 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson PT44 is rated 2,250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 580kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT44 is a hydraulic tilt platform trailer with winch; 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 PT44 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 580kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT44.
Can I tow the Bateson PT44 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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