Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C500
The Debon C500 is 243kg lighter empty and carries 443kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 243kg more empty.
- Payload: the Debon C500 carries 443kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C500 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 600kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 320cm |
| Internal width | - | 167cm |
| Internal height | - | 200cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C500. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
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 C500 if...
- you want one that is 243kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 443kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A twin-axle step up for businesses that have outgrown the single-axle C-series, with enough height to walk inside and enough payload for bulk stock.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Debon C500?
The Debon C500 is 243kg lighter empty and carries 443kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C500 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500. It is 243kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C500?
The Debon C500, by 443kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C500 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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