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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,540kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 410kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 410kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | up to 560 kg |
| Axles | Twin | Single, unbraked |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| 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 Twin Axle 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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,540kg more
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 410kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,540kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 410kg lighter empty. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose 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 Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 410kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer.
Which carries more, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,540kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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