Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James C Transporter
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James C Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1,500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Load capacity | - | 1,010kg |
| Bed length | - | 3.20m |
| Bed width | - | 1.80m |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James C Transporter. 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 900kg heavier gross
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 C Transporter if...
Brian James's entry-level open car transporter, a single-axle trailer that a family car can tow. Its 1,010kg load capacity suits a small classic car, track-day hatchback or ride-on mower rather than a modern SUV or performance car.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James C Transporter?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James C Transporter is a single axle open car transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James C Transporter 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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