Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Bockmann Portax Esprit
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 747kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 156kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 747kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 156kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Bockmann Portax Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 2400kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 1557kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | approx. 843kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Horse capacity | - | 2 horses |
| Body material | - | Aluminium |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Bockmann Portax Esprit. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Big Champion E SKA if...
- you want one that is 747kg lighter empty
A German-built two-horse trailer from Bockmann's Champion range, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers. The SKA spec adds a front ramp and full-height stalls suited to taller horses, making it a step up from entry-level two-horse trailers.
Full Big Champion E SKA specifications →Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that carries 156kg 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 Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 747kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 156kg more. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 747kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Bockmann Portax Esprit?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 156kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA 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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