Head to head
Ifor Williams LM146 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,205kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 545kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM146 carries 2,205kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM146 weighs 545kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams LM146 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 735kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2765kg | up to 560 kg |
| Overall length | 5.60m | - |
| Overall width | 2.10m | - |
| Bed | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) | - |
| Tyres | 195/60R12C | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams LM146, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the LM146 if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2,205kg more
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 545kg 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 LM146 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 2,205kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 545kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range.; 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 LM146 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 545kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM146.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM146 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams LM146, by 2,205kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM146 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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