Head to head
Bateson 355B vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bateson 355B carries 1,143kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 355B carries 1,143kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 355B is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 43kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 355B | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | 800kg | approx. 843kg |
| Payload | 2700kg | 1557kg |
| Deck length | 5000mm | - |
| Deck width | 2100mm | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson 355B, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 355B if...
- you want one that carries 1,143kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 43kg lighter empty
Bateson's most popular beavertail transporter, used by garages, race teams and recovery operators to load a car under its own power up a shallow ramp rather than winching it onto a flat deck. It comes with ramps and a hand winch as standard.
Listed by
- Mid Norfolk Trailer Sales & Hire LTD - King's Lynn
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 355B and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 355B carries 1,143kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 355B is a twin axle beavertail car transporter trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 355B. It is 43kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bateson 355B or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 355B, by 1,143kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 355B 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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