Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,215kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 785kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson PT66 carries 2,215kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson PT66 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 785kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | 350 kg |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 carries 2,215kg more
- 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 785kg 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 PT66 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bateson PT66 carries 2,215kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 785kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform 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 PT66 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 785kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Which carries more, the Bateson PT66 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Bateson PT66, by 2,215kg.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 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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