Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bockmann Portax K
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 853kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax K is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax K carries 853kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Bockmann Portax K | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2400kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1265kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Internal length | - | 3560mm |
| Internal width | - | 1750mm |
| Internal height | - | 2350mm |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Bockmann Portax K. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
- you want one that is rated 1,650kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 853kg more
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bockmann Portax K?
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 853kg more. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann Portax K?
The Bockmann Portax K, by 853kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann Portax K 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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