Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 880kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 880kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Sport carries 1,370kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,370kg more
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 880kg 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 Brian James Race Sport and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Sport is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,370kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 880kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; 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 Brian James Race Sport or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 880kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Sport, by 1,370kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport 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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