Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Ifor Williams P5 is 9kg lighter empty and carries 9kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 weighs 9kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams P5 carries 9kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 350 kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 9kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 9kg 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 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 Ifor Williams P5 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams P5 is 9kg lighter empty and carries 9kg more. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; 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 Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 9kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Ifor Williams P5, by 9kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 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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