Head to head
Brian James Race Box vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Box carries 1,325kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Box | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | up to 1885kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal width | 1.95m | - |
| Internal length | 4.0m / 4.5m / 5.0m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Box, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Box if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,325kg more
Positioned for classic car owners and smaller motorsport teams who want their car fully enclosed and weatherproof but do not need the wider bed of the Race Sport or Race Transporter ranges. The narrower internal width suits a single classic or compact race car rather than a modern GT car.
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 Race Box and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Box is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,325kg more. The Brian James Race Box is a a fully enclosed twin-axle car transporter for classics and small race cars; 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 Race Box or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Box, by 1,325kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Box 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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