Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 985kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 985kg more.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax K is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax K is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 2.55m |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1.25m |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 1.01m (3.5ft) 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that carries 985kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 carries 985kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 50cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is 1.01m (3.5ft) longer inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 985kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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