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Ifor Williams HB403 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 273kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HB403
Ifor Williams HB403 - image: Barlow Trailers
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HB403Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight1600kg750kg
Unladen weight767kg190kg
Payload833kg560kg
Internal length3.08m-
Internal width1.30m-
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 HB403, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HB403 if...

  • you want one that is rated 850kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 273kg more

The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.

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Full HB403 specifications →

Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 577kg 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 HB403 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 577kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB403 is rated 850kg heavier gross and carries 273kg more. The Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 577kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB403 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams HB403, by 273kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB403 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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