Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Woodford Widebody
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 325kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax K is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax K carries 325kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 1265kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2350mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 330kg to 694kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Woodford Widebody. 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 rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 325kg more
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 Widebody if...
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Woodford Widebody?
The Bockmann Portax K is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 325kg more. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax K or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bockmann Portax K, by 325kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Woodford Widebody 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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