Head to head
Brian James T Transporter vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,970kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,970kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James T Transporter | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 2530kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin (12in steel rims) | Single, unbraked |
| Internal bed | 5.0m x 2.1m | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James T Transporter, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the T Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,970kg more
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James T Transporter and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James T Transporter is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,970kg more. The Brian James T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed; 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 T Transporter or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,970kg.
Can I tow the Brian James T Transporter 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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