Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 vs Tickners Standard Flatbed
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 160kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Tickners Standard Flatbed weighs 160kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 | Tickners Standard Flatbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 1,500kg to 3,500kg depending on variant |
| Unladen weight | 190kg | 350kg to 650kg depending on variant |
| Payload | 560kg | - |
| Overall length | 5.99m | - |
| Overall width | 1.83m | - |
| Rollers | 20 non-marking rollers plus 1 keel roller, winch and break-back facility | - |
| Bed length | - | 12ft to 16ft depending on variant |
| Bed width | - | 6'1" (all variants) |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy TBS75, Tickners Standard Flatbed. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Galaxy TBS75 if...
- you want one that is 160kg lighter empty
A French-built boat trailer for owners of small motorboats who need to launch and recover from a slipway themselves. The break-back facility and roller bed make it easier to float the boat on and off without a tow vehicle in the water.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Buy or hire the Standard Flatbed if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
A general-purpose flatbed trailer range built in several weight ratings on the same 6'1" wide bed, so hire and sales yards can offer one design across light and heavier loads. It suits plant, vehicle and general haulage rather than any single specialist job.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 and the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Tickners Standard Flatbed is rated 750kg heavier gross. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is 160kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 is a single-axle road trailer for launching and recovering small motorboats; the Tickners Standard Flatbed is a twin axle flatbed vehicle transporter, several size and capacity variants.
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed?
The Sun Way Galaxy TBS75. It is 160kg lighter empty than the Tickners Standard Flatbed.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy TBS75 or the Tickners Standard Flatbed 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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