Head to head
Maypole MP6810 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Maypole MP6810 is 135kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 315kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 135kg more empty.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 315kg more.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6810 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 245kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 105cm | - |
| Internal width | 85cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Maypole MP6810, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 135kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that carries 315kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
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 Maypole MP6810 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6810 is 135kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 315kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight.; 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 Maypole MP6810 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 135kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6810 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, by 315kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6810 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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