Head to head
Ifor Williams HB610 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.7 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 1.3 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB610 carries 1.7 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB610 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 1450kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2050kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 4.25m | - |
| Internal width | 2.07m | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB610, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.7 tonnes more
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty
The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB610 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.7 tonnes more. The Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 1.3 tonnes lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams HB610, by 1.7 tonnes.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB610 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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