Head to head
Ifor Williams Transporta vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,290kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta weighs 1,290kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams Transporta | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 1480kg | 190 kg |
| Internal length | 5220mm | - |
| Internal width | 2236mm | - |
| Overall length | 6595mm | - |
| 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 Transporta, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transporta if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
A car transporter trailer aimed at racers and track day drivers moving a single competition car, sitting within Ifor Williams's wider car transporter range alongside its tiltbed and beavertail designs.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 1,290kg 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 Transporta and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,290kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams Transporta is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams Transporta is a motorsport car transporter 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 Transporta or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 1,290kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Transporta.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams Transporta 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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