Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Ifor Williams P5 is 49kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 49kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 359kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 49kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
The Galaxy G510M16 suits owners of small motorboats up to about 4.8m, using a multi-roller bed rather than bunks so the hull can be winched on and off easily at a slipway. Its modular rating up to 750kg gross weight lets an owner choose the plate that matches their towing licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 49kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is a a single-axle multi-roller boat trailer from French manufacturer Sun Way, built for launching and recovering small motorboats..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 49kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 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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