Head to head
Ifor Williams TA5 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 460kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TA5 weighs 460kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TA5 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,700kg standard, 3,500kg on TA5HD variants | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 610kg (8ft x 4ft) up to 1,030kg (TA5HD 12ft x 7ft) | 150 kg |
| Internal width | 1.53m | - |
| Internal length | 2.32m, 3.12m or 3.72m depending on model | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 350 kg |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams TA5, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA5 if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
The standard British livestock trailer, and the one most smallholders and farmers picture when they say livestock trailer. Low loading height and flexible partitions matter more here than raw capacity, because the job is getting animals in and out calmly rather than maximising a payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 460kg 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 TA5 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams TA5 is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 460kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TA5 is a livestock trailer, twin axle; 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 TA5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 460kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TA5.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TA5 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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