Head to head
Erde 143 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Erde 143 is 92kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 58kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 92kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 58kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 502kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Erde 143, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 92kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that carries 58kg more
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 Erde 143 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Erde 143 is 92kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 58kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; 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 Erde 143 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Erde 143. It is 92kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, by 58kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 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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