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Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 2,230kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS
Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS - image: courtfarmgarage.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 ASSun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight2730kg500 kg
AxlesTwin-
BrakesBraked-
Unladen weight-150 kg
Payload-350 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

Sources: Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BT-ST 3016/35 AS if...

  • you want one that is rated 2,230kg heavier gross

Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is rated 2,230kg heavier gross. The Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS is a plant 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..

Can I tow the Bockmann BT-ST 3016/35 AS 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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