Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,235kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper carries 1,235kg more.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax K is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax K is 15cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | up to 2500kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 785kg |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Brian James Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 15cm wider inside
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
Buy or hire the Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 1,235kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper carries 1,235kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 46cm (1.5ft) longer inside and is 15cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper, by 1,235kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Brian James Tipper 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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