Head to head
Ifor Williams GX126 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,175kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 575kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 2,175kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 weighs 575kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX126 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) | up to 560 kg |
| Overall length | 5.70m | - |
| Overall width | 2.30m | - |
| Internal length | 3.66m / 12'0" | - |
| Internal width | 1.84m / 6'0" | - |
| Tyres | 155/70R12C | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX126, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX126 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,175kg more
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 575kg 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 GX126 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,175kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 575kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery.; 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 GX126 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GX126.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX126 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 2,175kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX126 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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