Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Ifor Williams P5 is 19kg lighter empty and carries 19kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN weighs 19kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P5 carries 19kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 340 kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 19kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 19kg more
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 SW345PN if...
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 19kg lighter empty and carries 19kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; 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..
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 19kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Ifor Williams P5, by 19kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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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