Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 835kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 23cm wider inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 835kg more.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax K is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax K is 23cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2100kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 2440mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1524mm |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 600kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
- you want one that is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 23cm wider inside
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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 835kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 835kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is 1.12m (3.5ft) longer inside and is 23cm wider inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 835kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle 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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