Head to head
Brian James Box Van 600 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,269kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 1,269kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Box Van 600 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 1829kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in wheels) | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 3.0m x 1.6m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Box Van 600, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,269kg more
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 Brian James Box Van 600 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,269kg more. The Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van 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 Brian James Box Van 600 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 1,269kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Box Van 600 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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