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Ifor Williams GH126 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,395kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 605kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH126Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
Gross weight3500kg500 kg
Unladen weight765kg160 kg
Payload2735kg340 kg
Internal bed3.66m x 1.84m-
Length-4.70 m (frame)
Width-1.84 m
Suitable boat length-4.40 m
Axles-Single, unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams GH126, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH126 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,395kg more
  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...

  • you want one that is 605kg 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 GH126 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 2,395kg more and is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 605kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery; 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 GH126 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH126.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH126 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?

The Ifor Williams GH126, by 2,395kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH126 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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