Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.9 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 1.1 tonnes more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 1.9 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 150 kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 350 kg | 2250kg |
| Length | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) | - |
| Width | 1,600 mm | - |
| Suitable boat length | 4.60 m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is 1.1 tonnes 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
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1.9 tonnes 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 SW385M16 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 3 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1.9 tonnes more. 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.; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 1.1 tonnes lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 1.9 tonnes.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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