Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.6 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2400kg |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | - |
| Payload | - | 1557kg |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 843kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 7.6 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
Bockmann's entry-level model in its Portax range, built for owners wanting a durable two-horse trailer without the cost of the higher trims. Its light unladen weight keeps it towable by a mid-size 4x4 or pickup.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.6 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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