Head to head
Ifor Williams GD105 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 395kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD105 weighs 395kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD105 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 585kg | 190 kg |
| Internal bed | 3.11m x 1.58m (10ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | up to 560 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD105, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
The same market as the GD85 with about 60cm more bed length, which is the difference between fitting a load and not. Landscapers and anyone moving long materials or a quad choose it for the length rather than the payload, which is unchanged.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 395kg 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 GD105 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GD105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 395kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD105 is a general duty box trailer, twin axle, longer bed; 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 GD105 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 395kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD105.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD105 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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