Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Touring One
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 707kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 93kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 707kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 93kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Touring One | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 850kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 750kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3200mm |
| Internal width | - | 1360mm |
| Internal height | - | 2250mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Touring One. 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 carries 707kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 One if...
- you want one that is 93kg lighter empty
An entry-level single-horse trailer aimed at owners with one horse and a smaller tow vehicle, since its low unladen weight keeps it within reach of many car-based towing limits. It is a common first trailer for leisure riders.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 707kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring One is 93kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring One is a lightweight single-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Cheval Liberte Touring One. It is 93kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring One?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 707kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring One 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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