Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 653kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 653kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 1557kg | up to 560 kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 190 kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 653kg 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 Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 653kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox 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 Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 653kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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