Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams BV126
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 2cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,255kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax K is 2cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams BV126 is 4cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams BV126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2520kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.60m |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1.73m |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams BV126. 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 2cm 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 BV126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,255kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 4cm longer inside
Aimed at businesses moving bulkier equipment or several machines that need to travel enclosed and secure, where the BV105 is too narrow or too light. Its 3500kg rating means a car-derived van or 4x4 with a suitable tow rating can still pull it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126 carries 1,255kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 2cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Ifor Williams BV126 is a a wider, higher-capacity enclosed box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams BV126?
The Ifor Williams BV126, by 1,255kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams BV126 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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