Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C800
The Debon C800 carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 157kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C800 carries 943kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C800 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C800 weighs 157kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1000kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 370-433cm |
| Internal width | - | 178-201cm |
| Internal height | - | 179.5-201cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C800. 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 157kg 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 C800 if...
- you want one that carries 943kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A large box van aimed at businesses moving significant volumes of stock or equipment, such as caterers or event hire firms, needing a full 3500kg-class trailer.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Debon C800?
The Debon C800 carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 157kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C800 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C800?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 157kg lighter empty than the Debon C800.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C800?
The Debon C800, by 943kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C800 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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