Head to head
Lider 38398 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 300kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Lider 38398 weighs 300kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Lider 38398 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 460kg | 160 kg |
| Axles | 2 | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 300cm | - |
| Internal width | 150cm | - |
| Internal height | 50cm | - |
| Brakes | Braked | - |
| Payload | - | 340 kg |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: Lider 38398, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 38398 if...
- you want one that is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross
A high-sided twin-axle general purpose trailer for builders and landscapers clearing large volumes of light bulky waste, with over two tonnes of rated payload.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 300kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Lider 38398 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Lider 38398 is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 300kg lighter empty. The Lider 38398 is a a braked twin-axle general purpose trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight.; the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats..
Which is lighter, the Lider 38398 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 300kg lighter empty than the Lider 38398.
Can I tow the Lider 38398 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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