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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 90kg more empty.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 90kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 470kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Single | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 250kg heavier gross
A longer single-axle box trailer for small builders and landscapers who need more load length than the 6x4 but still want to stay under the unbraked weight limit. Suited to bulky, light loads like fencing panels or garden waste.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 90kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 90kg more
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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 90kg lighter empty and carries 90kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 90kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, by 90kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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