Head to head
Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 529kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed weighs 529kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 719kg to 978kg depending on model | 190 kg |
| Internal length options | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m | - |
| Internal width | 2.04m (all models) | - |
| Payload | - | up to 560 kg |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 529kg 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 TB Tiltbed and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 2.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 529kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery; 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 TB Tiltbed or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 529kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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