Head to head
Maypole MP6815 vs Sun Way Galaxy G510M16
The Maypole MP6815 is 113kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 weighs 113kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6815 | Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 499kg | 500 / 600 / 650 / 750 kg (modular rating) |
| Unladen weight | 77kg | 190 kg |
| Payload | 422kg | up to 560 kg |
| Internal length | 145cm | - |
| Internal width | 100cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Length | - | 470 - 600 cm |
| Width | - | 181 cm |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
| Suitable boat length | - | up to 4.80 m |
Sources: Maypole MP6815, Sun Way Galaxy G510M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 113kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Buy or hire the Galaxy G510M16 if...
- you want one that is rated 1kg heavier gross
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 Maypole MP6815 and the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6815 is 113kg lighter empty. The Sun Way Galaxy G510M16 is rated 1kg heavier gross. The Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight.; 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 Maypole MP6815 or the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 113kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy G510M16.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6815 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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