Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN vs Woodford Galaxy
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 1,090kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,910kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1,090kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1,910kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 160 kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 340 kg | 2250kg |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | Tri-axle |
| Length | 4.70 m (frame) | - |
| Width | 1.84 m | - |
| Suitable boat length | 4.40 m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW345PN if...
- you want one that is 1,090kg lighter empty
The Galaxy SW345PN suits owners of inflatables and small RIBs who want the lightest trailer that still meets EU type approval, since its 500kg gross weight lets many small cars tow it without extra licence categories. Its multi-roller bed is built for a soft or RIB hull rather than a hard-chine motorboat.
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 1,910kg 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 SW345PN and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 1,090kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,910kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is a a lightweight single-axle boat trailer from Sun Way's Galaxy range, designed for inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 1,090kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1,910kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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