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M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer vs Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 410kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer - image: RD Agri Services
Galaxy TBS75
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75

Key differences

Specifications side by side

M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle TrailerSun Way Galaxy TBS75
Gross weight2700kg750kg
Unladen weight600kg190kg
Payload2100kg560kg
Internal length2440mm-
Internal width1524mm-
AxlesTwin-
BrakesBraked (Knott, 4 wheels)-
Overall length-5.99m
Overall width-1.83m
Rollers-20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility

Sources: M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 1,540kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1,950kg 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.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...

  • you want one that is 410kg lighter empty

A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.

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Full Galaxy TBS75 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer and the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 1,540kg more and is rated 1,950kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 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 TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats.

Which is lighter, the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer or the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75?

The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. 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 TBS75?

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 TBS75 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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