Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 985kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 985kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 10cm wider inside.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is 6cm longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 3615mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1850mm |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Axles | - | Twin (Knott Avonride) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer. 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 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 985kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 10cm wider inside
- you want one that is 6cm longer inside
A mid-size livestock trailer for farmers moving cattle or sheep to market or between fields, sized for a single tractor or 4x4 tow vehicle rather than a dedicated lorry.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer carries 985kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer is a 12ft x 6ft twin axle livestock trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer?
The M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer, by 985kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the M-Tec 12ft x 6ft Livestock Trailer 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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