Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Humbaur HTK
The Humbaur HTK carries 993kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Humbaur HTK carries 993kg more.
- Gross weight: the Humbaur HTK is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Humbaur HTK | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2550kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.14m x 1.75m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Humbaur HTK. 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 HTK if...
- you want one that carries 993kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A heavy-duty three-way tipper for builders' merchants and groundworkers who need to tip to either side as well as the rear. The wide model line (2000kg to 3500kg gross) lets buyers pick a size without moving to a different range.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK carries 993kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Humbaur HTK is a a tandem-axle three-way tipping trailer for construction and agricultural use.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Humbaur HTK?
The Humbaur HTK, by 993kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Humbaur HTK 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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