Head to head
Maypole MP6812 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Maypole MP6812 is 127kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 223kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 127kg more empty.
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 223kg more.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6812 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 400kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 63kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 337kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 120cm | - |
| Internal width | 92cm | - |
| Internal height | 35cm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Maypole MP6812, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 127kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that carries 223kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg 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 MP6812 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6812 is 127kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 carries 223kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg 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 MP6812 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 127kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6812 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, by 223kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6812 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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