Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Bockmann Portax L K is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 758kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax L K is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax L K carries 758kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 1318kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax L K if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 758kg more
The longer 'L' version of the Portax K, giving taller or bigger horses more room while keeping the front-exit layout. It appeals to owners of warmbloods or cobs who found the standard Portax K too tight.
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 Portax L K and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bockmann Portax L K is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 758kg more. The Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; 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 Portax L K or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Bockmann Portax L K, by 758kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K 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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