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Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams GX106

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,520kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Ifor Williams GX106
Ifor Williams GX106 - image: Norfolk Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KIfor Williams GX106
Gross weight2400kg3500kg
Payload1265kg2785kg
Internal length3560mm-
Internal width1750mm-
Internal height2350mm-
Unladen weight-715kg
Internal bed-3.03m x 1.84m

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams GX106. 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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Full Portax K specifications →

Buy or hire the GX106 if...

  • you want one that carries 1,520kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross

Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.

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Full GX106 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams GX106?

The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,520kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams GX106?

The Ifor Williams GX106, by 1,520kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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