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Ifor Williams GH146 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16

The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,030kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 720kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GH146
Ifor Williams GH146 - image: blains.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 - image: remorquecenter.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GH146Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
Gross weight3500kg500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating)
Unladen weight910kg190 kg
Payload2590kgup to 560 kg
Internal bed4.285m x 1.84m-
Length-470 - 600 cm
Width-181 cm
Axles-Single, unbraked
Suitable boat length-up to 4.80 m

Sources: Ifor Williams GH146, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GH146 if...

  • you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 2,030kg more

Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...

  • you want one that is 720kg 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GH146 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?

The Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,030kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 720kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer; 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 GH146 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?

The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 720kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH146 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?

The Ifor Williams GH146, by 2,030kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH146 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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