Head to head
Ifor Williams GD85 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 205kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 weighs 205kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GD85 | Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle | 190kg |
| Internal bed | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) | - |
| Brakes | Braked, auto-reverse over-run | - |
| Payload | - | 560kg |
| Overall length | - | 5.99m |
| Overall width | - | 1.83m |
| Rollers | - | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility |
Sources: Ifor Williams GD85, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
- you want one that is rated 650kg heavier gross
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 205kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GD85 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 205kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GD85 is rated 650kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 205kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GD85.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GD85 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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