Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Erde 153
The Erde 153 is 719kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,031kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 719kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,031kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Erde 153 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1557kg | 526kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 124kg |
| Gross weight | 2400kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 144cm |
| Internal width | - | 98cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Erde 153. 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 1,031kg more
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 153 if...
- you want one that is 719kg lighter empty
A mid-sized step up from the 122 for buyers wanting more load capacity for camping equipment or garden waste. The 144cm bed and 40cm sides make it a garden-waste and camping trailer rather than a builders one, and at 124kg unladen one person can manoeuvre it.
Listed by
- Trailer Centre - Rowley Regis
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Erde 153?
The Erde 153 is 719kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,031kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Erde 153 is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Erde 153?
The Erde 153. It is 719kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Erde 153?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,031kg.
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