Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C700
The Debon C700 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Debon C700 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C700. 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 C700 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A mid-length box van in the Roadster range for businesses needing more load length than the C500 without moving to the largest chassis.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- 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 C700?
The Debon C700 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C700 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2600kg gross weight..
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C700 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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