Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Bockmann Portax L K
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.88m (6ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.5 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bateson 100LT is 1.88m (6ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bateson 100LT is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Bockmann Portax L K | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2500kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | 4125mm |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | 1750mm |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Payload | - | 1318kg |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Bockmann Portax L K. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 7.5 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.88m (6ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Portax L K if...
The longer 'L' version of the Portax K, giving taller or bigger horses more room while keeping the front-exit layout. It appeals to owners of warmbloods or cobs who found the standard Portax K too tight.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Bockmann Portax L K?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.5 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.88m (6ft) longer inside. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Bockmann Portax L K on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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