Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon C900
The Debon C900 carries 843kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 257kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Debon C900 carries 843kg more.
- Gross weight: the Debon C900 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Debon C900 weighs 257kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon C900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2400kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1100kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Axles | - | 2 |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon C900. 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 257kg 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 C900 if...
- you want one that carries 843kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
The longest box van in the Roadster line, for businesses that need maximum internal length within the 3500kg unbraked-towing-vehicle-friendly class.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Debon C900?
The Debon C900 carries 843kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 257kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon C900 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight, longer than the C800..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C900?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 257kg lighter empty than the Debon C900.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C900?
The Debon C900, by 843kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon C900 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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