Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 1,232kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 1,232kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | 2550kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 1,232kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 1,232kg 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 Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 1,232kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the Humbaur HTK 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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