Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody carries 600kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 170kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 600kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Widebody weighs 170kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 160 kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 340 kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | Single or Twin |
| Length | 4.70 m (frame) | - |
| Width | 1.84 m | - |
| Suitable boat length | 4.40 m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN, Woodford Widebody. 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 170kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that carries 600kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody carries 600kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is 170kg lighter empty. 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 Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Woodford Widebody?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. It is 170kg lighter empty than the Woodford Widebody.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 600kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Woodford Widebody 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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