Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Bockmann VA 3520/35 P
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 707kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P carries 707kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Bockmann VA 3520/35 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2264kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3545mm |
| Internal width | - | 2000mm |
| Internal height | - | 2090mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Bockmann VA 3520/35 P. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the VA 3520/35 P if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 707kg more
A mid-size livestock trailer from Bockmann's cattle range, sized for moving a handful of cattle or similar stock at once. It suits smaller livestock farms that do not need the largest 8.6m2 body.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 707kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P is a 6.6m2 cattle trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P?
The Bockmann VA 3520/35 P, by 707kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Bockmann VA 3520/35 P 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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