Head to head
Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1310kg | - |
| Internal length | 4150mm | - |
| Internal width | 1855mm | - |
| Internal height | 2400mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall-, Ifor Williams GD85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Portax WCF -Stall- if...
- you want one that is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross
The largest Portax body with a walk-in tack room and a stall-type partition rather than a fixed centre post, aimed at owners of big horses or those who want to load side by side. It is a step up in space from the standard Big Portax.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GD85 if...
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is rated 1.3 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- is a large aluminium horse trailer with a stall partition system; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Portax WCF -Stall- or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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