Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Debon Roadster Platform
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,087kg more and is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 563kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,087kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 563kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Debon Roadster Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 750kg or 1300kg (two configurations) |
| Payload | 1557kg | 470kg or 970kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 280kg or 330kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3035mm |
| Internal width | - | 1785mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Debon Roadster Platform. 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 1,087kg more
- you want one that is rated 1,650kg 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 Roadster Platform if...
- you want one that is 563kg lighter empty
A small tilting platform trailer used for garden clearance, tip runs and general haulage behind a car. Its gas-strut assisted tilt bed lets one person load without lifting a ramp into place.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,087kg more and is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Debon Roadster Platform is 563kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Debon Roadster Platform is a tilting platform trailer for garden and general haulage.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Debon Roadster Platform. It is 563kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon Roadster Platform?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,087kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Debon Roadster Platform 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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