Head to head
Maypole MP6815 vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
The Maypole MP6815 is 73kg lighter empty and carries 72kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 weighs 73kg more empty.
- Payload: the Maypole MP6815 carries 72kg more.
- Gross weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is rated 1kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Maypole MP6815 | Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 499kg | 500 kg |
| Unladen weight | 77kg | 150 kg |
| Payload | 422kg | 350 kg |
| Internal length | 145cm | - |
| Internal width | 100cm | - |
| Internal height | 32cm | - |
| Length | - | 4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable) |
| Width | - | 1,600 mm |
| Suitable boat length | - | 4.60 m |
Sources: Maypole MP6815, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. 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 73kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 72kg 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 SW385M16 if...
- you want one that is rated 1kg heavier gross
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 Maypole MP6815 and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Maypole MP6815 is 73kg lighter empty and carries 72kg more. The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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 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 Maypole MP6815 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 73kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16.
Which carries more, the Maypole MP6815 or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?
The Maypole MP6815, by 72kg.
Can I tow the Maypole MP6815 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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