Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 6 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,250kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.5 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 weighs 1,250kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 6 carries 1.5 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 6 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | from 1440kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | up to 2060kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Single, unbraked |
| Internal width | 2.13m / 2.35m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.5m / 6.0m / 6.5m long | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 6, 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 6 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.5 tonnes more
Chosen by professional race and recovery outfits carrying wider GT or modified cars that need the extra internal width over the Race Transporter 4 and 5. The tri-axle chassis and electric tilt-bed suit frequent, heavier-duty use.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 1,250kg 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 6 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,250kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.5 tonnes more. The Brian James Race Transporter 6 is a a tri-axle electric tilt-bed car transporter for heavier or wider vehicles; 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 6 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 1,250kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 6.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 6 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Race Transporter 6, by 1.5 tonnes.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 6 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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