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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,750kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 450kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,750kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer weighs 450kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 600kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 2100kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 2440mm | - |
| Internal width | 1524mm | - |
| 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 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,750kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 450kg 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 Twin Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,750kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 450kg 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 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 Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 450kg 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 SW385M16?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 1,750kg.
Can I tow the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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