Head to head
Bockmann Champion C Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,025kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Champion C Esprit | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1565kg | 2590kg |
| Internal length | 3100mm | - |
| Internal width | 1650mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 910kg |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Champion C Esprit, Ifor Williams GH146. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Champion C Esprit if...
A dressed-up version of Bockmann's aluminium Champion trailer, adding a pop-up window and styling touches over the standard Champion C. It targets private owners who want a smarter-looking aluminium trailer without moving up to the Portax range.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Champion C Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,025kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Champion C Esprit is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with a styled Esprit trim package; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Champion C Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Champion C Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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