Head to head
Humbaur Steely vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Humbaur Steely is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Humbaur Steely is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Humbaur Steely carries 70kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Humbaur Steely | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Payload | 630kg | up to 560 kg |
| Inner length | 2050mm | - |
| Inner width | 1095mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Humbaur Steely, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Steely if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 70kg more
The Steely is Humbaur's budget single-axle trailer, built with a hot-dip galvanised chassis as what the manufacturer describes as an entry point into trailer ownership. It suits light garden, construction-site and hobby loads rather than heavier trade use.
Full Steely specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
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 Humbaur Steely and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Humbaur Steely is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 70kg more. The Humbaur Steely is a a small, unbraked single-axle flatbed trailer aimed at first-time buyers and light garden/site use.; 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 carries more, the Humbaur Steely or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Humbaur Steely, by 70kg.
Can I tow the Humbaur Steely 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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