Head to head
Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,145kg more and is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 505kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,145kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 505kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 750kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | 338kg | approx. 843kg |
| Payload | 412kg | 1557kg |
| Internal bed | 2100mm x 1250mm | - |
| Axles | 1 | - |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that is 505kg lighter empty
A light tipping trailer aimed at gardeners and smallholders moving mowers, tools or loose garden waste, small enough to stay in the unbraked towing class. Its side-tip mechanism keeps the ramp door usable when tipped.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that carries 1,145kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,650kg heavier gross
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 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,145kg more and is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is 505kg lighter empty. The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer is a small unbraked tipping trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer. It is 505kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,145kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 72H Unbraked Tipping Trailer 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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