Head to head
Ifor Williams BV126 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,170kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 830kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,170kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 weighs 830kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV126 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2520kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 3.60m | - |
| Internal width | 1.73m | - |
| Axles | Twin (dual) | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV126, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 carries 2,170kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 830kg 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 Ifor Williams BV126 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 2,170kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 830kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van 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 Ifor Williams BV126 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 830kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams BV126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV126 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 2,170kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV126 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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