Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The Bockmann Portax L K is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 25cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 542kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Internal length: the Bockmann Portax L K is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 542kg more.
- Internal width: the Bockmann Portax L K is 25cm wider inside.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 1500mm |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 840kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 25cm wider 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 542kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Bockmann Portax L K is 1.65m (5.5ft) longer inside and is 25cm wider inside. The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 542kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax L K is a long-wheelbase aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 542kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer 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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