Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 790kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 790kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | up to 560 kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 790kg 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 Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 790kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; 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 Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 790kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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