Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 946kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is 58cm (2ft) longer inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 946kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax L K is 58cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is 25cm wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Portax L K is 21cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | 2264kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | 3545mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2000mm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | 2090mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax L K if...
- you want one that is 58cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 21cm taller inside
The longer 'L' version of the Portax K, giving taller or bigger horses more room while keeping the front-exit layout. It appeals to owners of warmbloods or cobs who found the standard Portax K too tight.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that carries 946kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 25cm wider inside
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 946kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is 58cm (2ft) longer inside. The Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 946kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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