Head to head
Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg, braked | 2400kg |
| Platform size | 12ft x 6ft 6in (3.66m x 1.98m) | - |
| Axles | twin axle | - |
| Floor | phenol-coated anti-slip, flat deck | - |
| Payload | - | 1557kg |
| Unladen weight | - | approx. 843kg |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Beaver Tail Transporter if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A galvanised beavertail trailer with a flat, ramped deck for driving plant or vehicles straight on and off. It is aimed at plant hire and groundworks firms moving mini diggers, dumpers or cars between sites without a dedicated low-loader.
Listed by
- Derby Trailer Hire Limited - Derby
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 Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter is a twin-axle beavertail plant/vehicle transporter trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Can I tow the Blue Line Beaver Tail Transporter 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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