Head to head
Bockmann Big Champion E SKA vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 671kg lighter empty and carries 568kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB403 weighs 671kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA carries 568kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Big Champion E SKA | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg (GVWR) | 1600kg |
| Payload | 1401kg | 833kg |
| Unladen weight | 96kg (dry, chassis only figure as listed) | 767kg |
| Total length | 4726mm | - |
| Total width | 2350mm | - |
| Stalls | two 33in wide stalls, for horses up to 18hh | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 671kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 568kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 HB403 if...
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is 671kg lighter empty and carries 568kg more. The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA is a two-stall aluminium horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA. It is 671kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB403.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann Big Champion E SKA, by 568kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Big Champion E SKA or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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