Model against model
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams HBE506
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 1225kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3.26m |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1.67m |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Bockmann Portax K figures and full Ifor Williams HBE506 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the HBE506 if...
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
Bockmann Portax K: 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. Ifor Williams HBE506: Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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