Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Box Van 600
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 272kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Box Van 600 carries 272kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Box Van 600 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James Box Van 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1829kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.0m x 1.6m |
| Axles | - | Twin (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Box Van 600. 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 Box Van 600 if...
- you want one that carries 272kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Bought by tradespeople and small delivery operators who need goods kept dry and out of sight rather than carried on an open flatbed. Its 2700kg rating keeps it inside the range towable by many car-derived vans.
Listed by
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Brian James Box Van 600 carries 272kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James Box Van 600 is a a small enclosed twin-axle box van trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Box Van 600?
The Brian James Box Van 600, by 272kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Box Van 600 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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