Head to head
Bateson PT56 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT56 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 750kg |
| Deck length | 5m (16ft) | - |
| Deck width | 2.1m (7ft) | - |
| Axles | Triple axle, auto-reversing overrun brakes | - |
| Ramp | Hinged rear ramp, 75cm high | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190kg |
| Payload | - | 560kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Bateson PT56, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT56 if...
- you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross
A tri-axle tilt-bed trailer that lowers to ground level so plant, vehicles or awkward loads can be driven or winched straight on without ramps. Its low deck and tilt action suit hire firms moving mixed loads rather than one type of vehicle.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT56 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Bateson PT56 is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Bateson PT56 is a tri-axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Can I tow the Bateson PT56 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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