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Lider 29420 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Lider 29420 is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider 29420Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight750kg500 kg
Unladen weight140kg150 kg
Internal length178cm-
Internal width167cm-
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-
Payload-350 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

Sources: Lider 29420, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 10kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Lider 29420 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Lider 29420 is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 10kg lighter empty. The Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle.; 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 Lider 29420 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Lider 29420. It is 10kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.

Can I tow the Lider 29420 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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