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Ifor Williams GX106 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,225kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 525kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams GX106
Ifor Williams GX106 - image: Norfolk Trailers
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams GX106Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight715kg190kg
Payload2785kg560kg
Internal bed3.03m x 1.84m-
Overall length-5.99m
Overall width-1.83m
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: Ifor Williams GX106, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GX106 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,225kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.

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Full GX106 specifications →

Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 525kg lighter empty

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Full Galaxy TBS75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX106 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 2,225kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 525kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 525kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX106.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams GX106, by 2,225kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX106 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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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