Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 790kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners GB855 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Tickners GB855 carries 790kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners GB855 weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) | 1800kg |
| Unladen weight | 190 kg | 450kg |
| Payload | up to 560 kg | 1350kg |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | 2 |
| Length | 470 - 600 cm | - |
| Width | 181 cm | - |
| Suitable boat length | up to 4.80 m | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, Tickners GB855. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
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
Buy or hire the GB855 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 790kg more
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 790kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 260kg lighter empty. 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.; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Tickners GB855?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Tickners GB855.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855, by 790kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Tickners GB855 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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