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Bockmann Portax K vs Fautras Provan

The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Provan
Fautras Provan

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KFautras Provan
Gross weight2400kg1,300-2,000kg (PTAC)
Payload1265kg-
Internal length3560mm-
Internal width1750mm-
Internal height2350mm-
External length-4.27m
External width-2.20m
External height-2.69m
Unladen weight-890-990kg
Flooring-Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Fautras Provan. 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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Buy or hire the Provan if...

A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Fautras Provan?

The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Fautras Provan 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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