Head to head
Ifor Williams P8e vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 28kg lighter empty and carries 28kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams P8e weighs 28kg more empty.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 28kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P8e | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 218kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 532kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 2.51m x 1.45m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P8e, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P8e if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 28kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 28kg more
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 P8e and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P8e is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 28kg lighter empty and carries 28kg more. The Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers; 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 P8e or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 28kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams P8e.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P8e or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, by 28kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P8e 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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