Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 982kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 982kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal width: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is 37cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | up to 2300kg |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2.12m |
| Internal length | 4125mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | from 1200kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Brian James Race Transporter 5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax L K if...
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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that carries 982kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 37cm (1ft) wider inside
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 carries 982kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5, by 982kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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