Head to head
Ifor Williams GH1054 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,280kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 470kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 2,280kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 weighs 470kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH1054 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 660kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2840kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 3.04m x 1.62m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH1054, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH1054 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,280kg more
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 470kg 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 GH1054 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,280kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 470kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers; 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 GH1054 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 470kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH1054.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH1054 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 2,280kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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