Head to head
Ifor Williams GP vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GP is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GP | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Axles | Tri-axle | Single, unbraked |
| Unladen weight | - | 190 kg |
| Payload | - | up to 560 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GP, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
Ifor Williams GP, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
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 GP and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GP is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GP is a plant trailer range; 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..
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GP 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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