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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 650kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 650kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1.3 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.3 tonnes more
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 650kg lighter empty
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 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.3 tonnes more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 650kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 650kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1.3 tonnes.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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