Head to head
Brian James Tipper vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Brian James Tipper is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,940kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 595kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,940kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Tipper weighs 595kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Tipper | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg / 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | from 785kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | up to 2500kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin or Tri | Single, unbraked |
| Internal width | 1.6m / 2.0m | - |
| Internal length | 3.1m to 4.0m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Brian James Tipper, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,940kg more
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 595kg 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 Tipper and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,940kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 595kg lighter empty. The Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials; 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 Tipper or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 595kg lighter empty than the Brian James Tipper.
Which carries more, the Brian James Tipper or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,940kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Tipper 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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