Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 552kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 548kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 552kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 548kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2105kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1395kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 4000mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. 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 552kg 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 Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 548kg more
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 552kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 548kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 552kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 548kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 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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