Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 745kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 745kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Triple | Single, unbraked |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 745kg 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 PT66 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 745kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 745kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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