Head to head
Nugent Q1710 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 carries 143kg more and is rated 140kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 carries 143kg more.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 140kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Nugent Q1710 weighs 3kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Nugent Q1710 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 360kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 153kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 207kg | 350 kg |
| Internal bed | 1700mm x 1010mm | - |
| Axles | Single | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Nugent Q1710, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Q1710 if...
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that carries 143kg more
- you want one that is rated 140kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3kg 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 Nugent Q1710 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 carries 143kg more and is rated 140kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs; 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 Nugent Q1710 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 3kg lighter empty than the Nugent Q1710.
Which carries more, the Nugent Q1710 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16, by 143kg.
Can I tow the Nugent Q1710 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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