Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams BV105
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 408kg more and is 108kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams BV105 carries 408kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 108kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams BV105 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams BV105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1965kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 735kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.47m |
| Axles | - | Twin (dual) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams BV105. 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 BV105 if...
- you want one that carries 408kg more
- you want one that is 108kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A general enclosed trailer for tradespeople and small hauliers who need to keep tools, bikes or stock dry and locked away rather than under a sheet. It sits below the BV125/BV106 in the range, so it suits loads that need weather protection but not extra width or gross weight.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105 carries 408kg more and is 108kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams BV105 is a an enclosed box van trailer on a 3.0m bed.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105. It is 108kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams BV105?
The Ifor Williams BV105, by 408kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams BV105 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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