Head to head
Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 25kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN weighs 25kg more empty.
- Payload: the Tickners CP53 carries 25kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500 kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 160 kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 340 kg | 365kg |
| Axles | Single, unbraked | 1 |
| Length | 4.70 m (frame) | - |
| Width | 1.84 m | - |
| Suitable boat length | 4.40 m | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 25kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 25kg more
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 25kg lighter empty and carries 25kg more. 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.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 25kg lighter empty than the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN.
Which carries more, the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53, by 25kg.
Can I tow the Sun Way Galaxy SW345PN or the Tickners CP53 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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