Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 29cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is 29cm wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2.04m (all models) |
| Payload | 1265kg | - |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 29cm wider inside
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 29cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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