Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,390kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,390kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2655kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 845kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams LM167. 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 1,390kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,390kg 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 LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 1,390kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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