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Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James Box Van 600

The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 564kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Brian James Box Van 600
Brian James Box Van 600 - image: Ayrshire Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KBrian James Box Van 600
Gross weight2400kg2700kg
Payload1265kg1829kg
Internal length3560mm-
Internal width1750mm-
Internal height2350mm-
Internal bed-3.0m x 1.6m
Axles-Twin (12in wheels)

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Brian James Box Van 600. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Portax K if...

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.

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Full Portax K specifications →

Buy or hire the Box Van 600 if...

  • you want one that carries 564kg more
  • you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross

Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.

Full Box Van 600 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 564kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Brian James Box Van 600?

The Brian James Box Van 600, by 564kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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