Head to head
M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.1 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 400kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.1 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 400kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2000kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 550kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 1450kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 2450mm | - |
| Internal width | 1280mm | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1.1 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 400kg lighter empty
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.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1.1 tonnes more and is rated 1.5 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 400kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer; 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 M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 400kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1.1 tonnes.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer 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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