Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Maxi4
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 657kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 657kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Maxi4. 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 Maxi4 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
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 Maxi4?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 657kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 657kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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