Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 463kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 137kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 463kg more.
- Gross weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ weighs 137kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,000kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2,020kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 980kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Overall dimensions | - | 7.15m x 2.48m x 2.40m |
| Bed length | - | 4.88m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ. 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 137kg 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 Velocity iQ if...
- you want one that carries 463kg more
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
An enclosed trailer that keeps a car dry and out of sight in transit, built on Eco-Trailer's own chassis. Motorsport teams and car traders hire it to move a vehicle without exposing it to weather or attention on the road.
Listed by
- OK Racing Trailer Hire - Hertfordshire
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ carries 463kg more and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 137kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ is a enclosed car transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 137kg lighter empty than the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ?
The Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ, by 463kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Eco-Trailer Velocity iQ 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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