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Ifor Williams LM166 vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,145kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 605kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams LM166
Ifor Williams LM166 - image: blains.co.uk
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams LM166Sun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight3500kg750kg
Unladen weight795kg190kg
Payload2705kg560kg
Internal bed4.77m x 1.98m-
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 LM166, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the LM166 if...

  • you want one that carries 2,145kg more
  • you want one that is rated 2,750kg heavier gross

Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.

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Full LM166 specifications →

Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 605kg 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 LM166 and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 2,145kg more and is rated 2,750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 605kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer; the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 605kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM166.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams LM166 or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Ifor Williams LM166, by 2,145kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams LM166 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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