Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 5 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,950kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 1,050kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 1,950kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 5 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1200kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | up to 2300kg | 350 kg |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 5, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 1,950kg 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 1,050kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 5 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1,050kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,950kg more. 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 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 is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 1,050kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 1,950kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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