Head to head
Maypole MP6815 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN
The Maypole MP6815 is 83kg lighter empty and carries 82kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN weighs 83kg more empty.
- Payload: the Maypole MP6815 carries 82kg more.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6815 | Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 499kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 77kg | 160 kg |
| Payload | 422kg | 340 kg |
| Internal length | 145cm | - |
| Internal width | 100cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Length | - | 4.70 m (frame) |
| Width | - | 1.84 m |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.40 m |
| Axles | - | Single, unbraked |
Sources: Maypole MP6815, Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN. 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 83kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 82kg more
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 SW345PN if...
- you want one that is rated 1kg heavier gross
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 Maypole MP6815 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Maypole MP6815 is 83kg lighter empty and carries 82kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN 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 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 Maypole MP6815 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 83kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6815 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN?
The Maypole MP6815, by 82kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6815 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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