Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bateson 12LT is 493kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 607kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 493kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 607kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | approx. 843kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 1557kg |
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | - |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that is 493kg lighter empty
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 607kg more
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 12LT and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 12LT is 493kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 607kg more. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 12LT. It is 493kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 607kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Bockmann Portax Esprit 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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