Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,960kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 790kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 790kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,960kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,960kg more
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 790kg lighter empty
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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,960kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 790kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer; 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 Ifor Williams BV126 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 790kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,960kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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