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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 690kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,510kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 690kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,510kg more.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 840kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 1860kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 2480mm | - |
| Internal width | 1500mm | - |
| 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 1,510kg 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 690kg 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 690kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,510kg more. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 690kg 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 SW385M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,510kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping 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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