Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Race Transporter 5
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 357kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 5 weighs 357kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James Race Transporter 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | up to 2300kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | from 1200kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal width | - | 2.12m |
| Internal bed | - | 5.0m / 5.5m long |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Race Transporter 5. 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 357kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 5 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Used by race teams and professional recovery operators moving cars that need slightly more bed length or restraint options than the Race Transporter 4 offers. It remains a twin-axle single-car trailer rather than a multi-car hauler.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Brian James Race Transporter 5 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 357kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James Race Transporter 5 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter, longer than the Race Transporter 4.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Race Transporter 5?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 357kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 5.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Race Transporter 5 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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