Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 795kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is 4cm wider inside.
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 795kg more.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax K is 53cm (1.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Debon Roadster Platform is 4cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Payload | 1265kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3035mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1785mm |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 280kg or 330kg |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 rated 1,650kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 795kg more
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) longer 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 4cm wider inside
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 795kg more. The Debon Roadster Platform is 4cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bockmann Portax K, by 795kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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