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Bockmann VA 3520/35 P vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,914kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
Bockmann VA 3520/35 P - image: Bckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann VA 3520/35 PSun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight3500kg500 kg
Payload2264kg350 kg
Internal length3545mm-
Internal width2000mm-
Internal height2090mm-
Unladen weight-150 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

Sources: Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...

  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,914kg more

A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.

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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 VA 3520/35 P and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,914kg more. The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle 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 carries more, the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 1,914kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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