Head to head
Ifor Williams P6e vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 18kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P6e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 18kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P6e carries 18kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P6e | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 172kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 578kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 1.98m x 1.21m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P6e, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P6e if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 18kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 18kg more
A step up from the P5 for domestic and light trade users who need a slightly bigger bed while staying under the 750kg limit that avoids the need for brakes.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
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 P6e and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P6e is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 18kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P6e is a a small unbraked general-purpose trailer; 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 P6e or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P6e. It is 18kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P6e or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P6e, by 18kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P6e 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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