Head to head
Erde 143 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Erde 143 is 52kg lighter empty and carries 152kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 weighs 52kg more empty.
- Payload: the Erde 143 carries 152kg more.
- Gross weight: the Erde 143 is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Erde 143 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 600kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 98kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 502kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 1.44m | - |
| Internal width | 0.99m | - |
| Internal height | 0.40m | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Erde 143, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 143 if...
- you want one that is 52kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 152kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The Erde 143 is a step up in size from the Erde 102, still light enough for many family cars to tow without a braking system, and commonly used for camping, tip runs and light gardening or DIY loads. Its tipping body and low unladen weight make it a popular first trailer for private buyers.
Listed by
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Erde 143 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Erde 143 is 52kg lighter empty and carries 152kg more. The Erde 143 is a a single-axle, unbraked general-purpose trailer with a tipping body, larger than the Erde 102.; 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..
Which is lighter, the Erde 143 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Erde 143. It is 52kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.
Which carries more, the Erde 143 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Erde 143, by 152kg.
Can I tow the Erde 143 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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