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Brian James Race Transporter 7 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,675kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James Race Transporter 7
Brian James Race Transporter 7 - image: yorkshire.trek-trailers.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 - image: remorquecenter.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James Race Transporter 7Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
Gross weight3500kg500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating)
Payloadup to 2235kgup to 560 kg
AxlesTwin or TriSingle, unbraked
Internal bed5.5m / 6.0m long-
Internal width2.1m / 2.3m-
Unladen weight-190 kg
Length-470 - 600 cm
Width-181 cm
Suitable boat length-up to 4.80 m

Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 7, 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 7 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,675kg more

Sits at the top of the Race Transporter range for teams hauling larger or wider vehicles where the Race Transporter 6 is still not wide enough. The twin/tri-axle choice lets buyers trade a little unladen weight against stability at the widest bed option.

Full Race Transporter 7 specifications →

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James Race Transporter 7 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,675kg more. The Brian James Race Transporter 7 is a the largest Race Transporter, offered in twin or tri-axle form for heavier 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 carries more, the Brian James Race Transporter 7 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?

The Brian James Race Transporter 7, by 1,675kg.

Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 7 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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