Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Cheval Liberte Touring XL
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 127kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL weighs 127kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Cheval Liberte Touring XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 970kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3800mm |
| Internal width | - | 2070mm |
| Internal height | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Cheval Liberte Touring XL. 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 127kg 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 XL if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The wider-bodied version of the Touring double trailer, built for taller or broader horses that would be cramped in the standard Touring Country. It suits owners of warmbloods or cobs wanting a simple two-horse trailer.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 127kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring XL is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Cheval Liberte Touring XL is a larger double horse trailer for bigger horses.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 127kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring XL.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Cheval Liberte Touring XL 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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