Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James A-Max 210
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 67kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 67kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James A-Max 210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1490kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.0m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James A-Max 210. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 67kg 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
Buy or hire the A-Max 210 if...
An entry-level flatbed for hobbyist racers and private car movers who only need to shift a light car or kit car occasionally. Its lower gross weight keeps it towable behind smaller cars than the heavier A-Max 305.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James A-Max 210?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 67kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James A-Max 210 is a a lightweight single/twin-axle flatbed car trailer with a 4.0m bed.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James A-Max 210?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 67kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James A-Max 210 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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