Head to head
Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,574kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 carries 1,574kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 2134kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3240mm x 1800mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (overrun) | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HL-AL 3218/27 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,574kg more
A wider-bedded version of the HL-AL platform trailer, giving trade and construction users more deck area for the same 2.7 tonne gross weight. It is chosen when the standard HL-AL 3016 bed is too narrow for the load.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
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 Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,574kg more. The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 is a larger tandem-axle high-bed 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 carries more, the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27, by 1,574kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann HL-AL 3218/27 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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