Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Nugent P3116H
The Nugent P3116H carries 1.5 tonnes more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Nugent P3116H carries 1.5 tonnes more.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P3116H is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Nugent P3116H | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 2765kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 735kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3148mm x 1616mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Nugent P3116H. 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 P3116H if...
- you want one that carries 1.5 tonnes more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by groundworks and plant hire operators who need to move a mini digger or similar compact machine and want Nugent's own suspension and braking package rather than a lighter unbraked trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H carries 1.5 tonnes more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Nugent P3116H is a a plant trailer for mini excavators and small machinery.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Nugent P3116H?
The Nugent P3116H, by 1.5 tonnes.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Nugent P3116H 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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