Head to head
Ifor Williams CT177 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 615kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 2,135kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 weighs 615kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams CT177 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 805kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | approx. 2695kg | up to 560 kg |
| Overall length | 6.70m / 22'0" | - |
| Bed | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams CT177, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CT177 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,135kg more
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 615kg 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 CT177 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,135kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 615kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use.; 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 CT177 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 615kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT177.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams CT177 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 2,135kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams CT177 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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