Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C300
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 767kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 333kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 767kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 333kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1300kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 790kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 510kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C300. 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 767kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes 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 C300 if...
- you want one that is 333kg lighter empty
A slightly larger box van than the C255, popular with mobile traders who need a serving hatch or sales flap fitted to the side.
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 Debon C300?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 767kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Debon C300 is 333kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C300 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 C300?
The Debon C300. It is 333kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C300?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 767kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C300 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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