Head to head
Ifor Williams CT136 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 250kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT136 weighs 250kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT136 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle | 150 kg |
| Bed | 4.00m x 1.84m | - |
| Payload | - | 350 kg |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT136, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT136 if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 250kg 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 CT136 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 250kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle; 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 CT136 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 250kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT136.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT136 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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