Head to head
Ifor Williams GH94BT vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,610kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 340kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 1,610kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT weighs 340kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GH94BT | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 530kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2170kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 2.79m x 1.31m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GH94BT, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GH94BT if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,610kg more
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 340kg 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 GH94BT and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,610kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 340kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 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 GH94BT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 340kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH94BT.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GH94BT or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 1,610kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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