Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Brian James T Transporter
The Brian James T Transporter carries 1,212kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James T Transporter carries 1,212kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James T Transporter is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Brian James T Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | 2530kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m x 2.1m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in steel rims) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Brian James T Transporter. 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 T Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 1,212kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A mid-range open transporter for dealers and recovery firms who want a manual tilt-bed rather than the hydraulic-tilt Race Transporter range at a lower cost. Its 5.0m x 2.1m bed suits most single road cars and small vans.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter carries 1,212kg 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 T Transporter is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a manual hydraulic tilt-bed.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the Brian James T Transporter?
The Brian James T Transporter, by 1,212kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the Brian James T Transporter 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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