Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,740kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,010kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,010kg more empty.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,740kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,740kg more
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 1,010kg 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 Transporter 5 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,740kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,010kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4; 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 Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 1,010kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,740kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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