Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Erde 213
The Erde 213 is 653kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 997kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 653kg more empty.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 997kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Erde 213 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1557kg | 560kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 190kg |
| Gross weight | 2400kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 205cm |
| Internal width | - | 129cm |
| Internal height | - | 40cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Erde 213. 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 997kg 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 213 if...
- you want one that is 653kg lighter empty
The largest of Erde's compact leisure trailers here, suited to buyers who need the extra bed length for bulkier loads. At 205cm the bed is long enough for fence panels and flat-pack furniture, and the 560kg payload covers a full load of soil or rubble within the unbraked limit.
Listed by
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Erde 213?
The Erde 213 is 653kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 997kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Erde 213 is a an unbraked single-axle camping and leisure trailer..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Erde 213?
The Erde 213. It is 653kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Erde 213?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 997kg.
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