Head to head
Maypole MP6810 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Maypole MP6810 is 95kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 105kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 weighs 95kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 carries 105kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6810 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 300kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 55kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 245kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 105cm | - |
| Internal width | 85cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Maypole MP6810, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 95kg 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 105kg more
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 Maypole MP6810 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Maypole MP6810 is 95kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 200kg heavier gross and carries 105kg more. The Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight.; 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 Maypole MP6810 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6810 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16, by 105kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6810 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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