Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Maxi2
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 117kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 weighs 117kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Maxi2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 960kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3780mm |
| Internal width | - | 1810mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Maxi2. 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 117kg 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 Maxi2 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
Cheval Liberte's standard double trailer, loading horses in a herringbone (angled) layout rather than straight ahead. It is aimed at everyday owners moving one or two horses to competitions or the vet.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 117kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 is a herringbone-loading 2-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 117kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi2.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi2 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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