Head to head
Fautras Provan vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 740kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Provan weighs 740kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Provan | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,300 - 2,000kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 890 - 990kg | 150 kg |
| Internal length | 3.00m | - |
| Internal width | 1.63m | - |
| Internal height | 2.25m | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Brakes | Braked (inertia) | - |
| Payload | - | 350 kg |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Fautras Provan, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Provan if...
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A lightweight two-horse trailer for private owners and small livery yards who want to tow with a car on a standard B96 licence rather than needing a 7.5 tonne horsebox. The all-polyester body and large front ramp aim to make loading easier than a steel-bodied trailer of similar size.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 740kg 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 Fautras Provan and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 740kg lighter empty. The Fautras Provan is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Fautras Provan is a 2-horse polyester-bodied horse 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 Fautras Provan or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 740kg lighter empty than the Fautras Provan.
Can I tow the Fautras Provan 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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