Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 117kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 117kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 100kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson Deauville weighs 17kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | approx. 843kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 1557kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2220mm | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Manningtree Hire & Self Storage - Manningtree, Lawford
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that carries 117kg more
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 17kg lighter empty
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 Deauville and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 117kg more and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 17kg lighter empty than the Bateson Deauville.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 117kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville 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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