Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Tipper
The Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 58kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 58kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Brian James Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg / 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | up to 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | from 785kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal width | - | 1.6m / 2.0m |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m to 4.0m |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Tipper. 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 Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 58kg lighter empty
Used by builders, landscapers and small hauliers who need to tip loose materials rather than lift them off by hand. The range of widths, lengths and axle counts lets a buyer match capacity to their tow vehicle's rating.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper is rated 300kg heavier gross and is 58kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James Tipper is a a hydraulic tipping trailer for aggregate, waste and general building materials.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Tipper?
The Brian James Tipper. It is 58kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Tipper 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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