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M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 120kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 130kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer weighs 120kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer carries 130kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 280kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 470kg | 340 kg |
| Axles | Single | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1220mm | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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
- you want one that carries 130kg more
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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 120kg 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 120kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is rated 250kg heavier gross and carries 130kg 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 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 M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 120kg 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 SW345PN?
The M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer, by 130kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer 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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