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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,520kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 680kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,520kg more.
- 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 680kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 340 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| Brakes | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,520kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 680kg 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 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,520kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 680kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 680kg 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 SW345PN?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,520kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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