Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte HB
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte HB is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte HB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte HB. 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 HB if...
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Cheval Liberte HB, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for hire. Horseboxes and horse trailers like this are chosen by private owners and competition yards moving horses to shows, vets and new yards.
Listed by
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte HB?
The Cheval Liberte HB is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte HB is a horsebox or horse trailer range.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte HB 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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