Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Brian James Tipper 2
The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 278kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Brian James Tipper 2 carries 278kg more.
- Gross weight: the Brian James Tipper 2 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 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1835kg to 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 785kg to 1200kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.70m to 4.00m long x 1.60m to 2.00m wide |
| Axles | - | 2 or 3 (model dependent) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Brian James Tipper 2. 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 2 if...
- you want one that carries 278kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 58kg lighter empty
Replaces the original Tipper range for builders and groundworkers, with the largest tri-axle version aimed at contractors moving more material per trip. The smallest twin-axle version stays light enough for everyday van and pickup towing.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2 carries 278kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Brian James Tipper 2 is a an updated hydraulic tipping trailer range spanning six bed sizes.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2. It is 58kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Tipper 2?
The Brian James Tipper 2, by 278kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Brian James Tipper 2 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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