Head to head
Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 830kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,670kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 830kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 1,670kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2,020kg | 350 kg |
| Overall dimensions | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m | - |
| Bed length | 4.88m | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 1,670kg 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 830kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 830kg lighter empty. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,670kg more. The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 1,670kg.
Can I tow the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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