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Bockmann Portax K vs Maypole MP6819

The Bockmann Portax K is 2.03m (6.5ft) taller inside and is rated 1,901kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Maypole MP6819
Maypole MP6819 - image: maypoleltd.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KMaypole MP6819
Gross weight2400kg499kg
Payload1265kg379kg
Internal length3560mm186cm
Internal width1750mm116cm
Internal height2350mm32cm
Unladen weight-120kg

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Maypole MP6819. 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 2.03m (6.5ft) taller inside
  • you want one that is rated 1,901kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 886kg more
  • you want one that is 1.7m (5.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 59cm (2ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the MP6819 if...

The longest trailer in Maypole's general purpose range here, for buyers needing extra bed length for bulkier loads such as garden waste or flat-pack furniture.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Maypole MP6819?

The Bockmann Portax K is 2.03m (6.5ft) taller inside and is rated 1,901kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Maypole MP6819 is a an unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..

Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Maypole MP6819?

The Bockmann Portax K, by 886kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Maypole MP6819 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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