Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,690kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,060kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,060kg more empty.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,690kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 190 kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | up to 560 kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | Tri-axle |
| Length | 470 - 600 cm | - |
| Width | 181 cm | - |
| Suitable boat length | up to 4.80 m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy G510M16, Woodford Galaxy. 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 1,060kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,690kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,690kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is 1,060kg 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. It is 1,060kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,690kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 or the Woodford Galaxy 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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