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Lider Alicante vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Lider Alicante is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 14kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

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

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Lider AlicanteSun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight750kg500 kg
Unladen weight136kg150 kg
Internal length150cm-
Internal width100cm-
Internal height39cm-
Axles1-
BrakesUnbraked-
Payload-350 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

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

Buy or hire the Alicante if...

  • you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
  • you want one that is 14kg lighter empty

A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.

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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 Alicante and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Lider Alicante is rated 250kg heavier gross and is 14kg lighter empty. The Lider Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid.; 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 Alicante or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Lider Alicante. It is 14kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.

Can I tow the Lider Alicante 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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