Head to head
Ifor Williams CT166 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,275kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 725kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,275kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 725kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT166 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 885kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 2615kg | 340 kg |
| Internal bed | 4.87m x 1.90m | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT166, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 2,275kg more
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 725kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams CT166 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 2,275kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 725kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 725kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 2,275kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT166 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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