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Ifor Williams GD84 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN

The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,910kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 290kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GD84
Ifor Williams GD84 - image: blains.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GD84Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
Gross weight2700kg500 kg
Unladen weight450kg160 kg
Payload2250kg340 kg
AxlesTwinSingle, unbraked
Internal length2.55m-
Internal width1.25m-
Length-4.70 m (frame)
Width-1.84 m
Suitable boat length-4.40 m

Sources: Ifor Williams GD84, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GD84 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,910kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross

A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...

  • you want one that is 290kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD84 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 1,910kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 290kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside 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 GD84 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD84.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GD84 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Ifor Williams GD84, by 1,910kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD84 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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