Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Touring Country
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 7kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring Country weighs 7kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Touring Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 850kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal dimensions | - | 3,310mm x 1,680mm x 2,310mm |
| Individual stall | - | 1,930mm x 830mm x 2,265mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Touring Country. 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 7kg 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 Touring Country if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The most direct continental alternative to the Ifor Williams HB range. It is both larger inside and lighter unladen than the HB506, which is the trade-off worth understanding: more room per kilo, from aluminium and composite construction rather than steel.
Listed by
- 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 Touring Country?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 7kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring Country is a two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 7kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring Country 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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