Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,465kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 485kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 1,465kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 weighs 485kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,465kg more
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 485kg 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 GX105 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,465kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 485kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; 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 GX105 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 485kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX105.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 1,465kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 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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