Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James A-Max 305
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 478kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James A-Max 305 carries 478kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James A-Max 305 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James A-Max 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2035kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.3m x 1.96m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James A-Max 305. 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 A-Max 305 if...
- you want one that carries 478kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
Suits owners of larger saloons or estate cars who have outgrown the shorter A-Max 210 but do not need a full car-transporter range trailer. The extra bed length and payload give more margin for a heavier road car.
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 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305 carries 478kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James A-Max 305 is a a longer, higher-capacity version of the A-Max flatbed car trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James A-Max 305?
The Brian James A-Max 305, by 478kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James A-Max 305 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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