Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C255
The Debon C255 is 473kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 627kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 473kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 627kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1300kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 930kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 370kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 230cm (255cm to front curve) |
| Internal width | - | 125cm |
| Internal height | - | 155cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C255. 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 rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 627kg more
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 C255 if...
- you want one that is 473kg lighter empty
The entry point into Debon's Roadster box van range, aimed at sole traders and market traders who want lockable, weatherproof storage behind a family car.
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 Debon C255?
The Debon C255 is 473kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 627kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C255 is a a braked single-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C255?
The Debon C255. It is 473kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C255?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 627kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C255 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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