Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James General Plant
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,036kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James General Plant carries 1,036kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James General Plant is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James General Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2593kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.6m x 1.8m |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle (12in wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James General Plant. 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 General Plant if...
- you want one that carries 1,036kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A tougher all-round plant trailer for contractors who need to move a range of machines - diggers, dumpers, rollers - rather than one specific type. The tri-axle chassis spreads load for towing at higher gross weight on public roads.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant carries 1,036kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James General Plant is a a tri-axle equipment trailer for general building and groundwork plant.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James General Plant?
The Brian James General Plant, by 1,036kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James General Plant 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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