Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 820kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,680kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 820kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,680kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 340 kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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
- you want one that carries 1,680kg more
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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 820kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 820kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,680kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 820kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,680kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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