Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 657kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living weighs 657kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 4900mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2300mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. 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 657kg 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 Living if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 657kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 657kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living 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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