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Bockmann Portax K vs Woodford Galaxy

The Woodford Galaxy carries 985kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bockmann Portax K
Bockmann Portax K - image: jswhorseboxes.co.uk
Woodford Galaxy
Woodford Galaxy - image: Blendworth Trailers

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax KWoodford Galaxy
Gross weight2400kg3500kg
Payload1265kg2250kg
Internal length3560mm-
Internal width1750mm-
Internal height2350mm-
Unladen weight-1250kg
Internal bed-5500mm x 2170/2370mm
Axles-Tri-axle

Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Woodford Galaxy. 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.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy if...

  • you want one that carries 985kg more
  • you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross

A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Woodford Galaxy?

The Woodford Galaxy 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.

Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Woodford Galaxy?

The Woodford Galaxy, by 985kg.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Woodford Galaxy 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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