Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 418kg lighter empty and carries 618kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 418kg more empty.
- Payload: the Graham Edwards GP85DB carries 618kg more.
- Gross weight: the Graham Edwards GP85DB is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2175kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 425kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
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 GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 418kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 618kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 418kg lighter empty and carries 618kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 418kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB, by 618kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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