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Ifor Williams Business Inabox vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1,750kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Business Inabox
Ifor Williams Business Inabox
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams Business InaboxSun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight3500kg500 kg
Unladen weight1900kg (Workshop M)150 kg
Internal length4.45m (Workshop M)-
Internal width2.18m-
Overall length5.96m (Workshop M)-
Payload-350 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

Sources: Ifor Williams Business Inabox, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Business Inabox if...

  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross

A trailer shell fitted out as a mobile workshop, shop or catering unit rather than a load carrier. Tradespeople and mobile caterers buy it to take a fitted-out workspace to a site rather than build one into a van.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...

  • you want one that is 1,750kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams Business Inabox and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1,750kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Business Inabox is a trailer-based mobile workshop, boxvan or catering/retail unit; 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 Ifor Williams Business Inabox or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 1,750kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Business Inabox.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams Business Inabox 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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