Head to head
Bockmann Portax L K vs Woodford Galaxy
The Woodford Galaxy carries 932kg more and is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 932kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax L K | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2500kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1318kg | 2250kg |
| Internal length | 4125mm | - |
| Internal width | 1750mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1250kg |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bockmann Portax L K, Woodford Galaxy. 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that carries 932kg more
- you want one that is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax L K and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy carries 932kg 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 Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax L K or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 932kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax L K or the Woodford Galaxy 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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