Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams CT136
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 443kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 443kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams CT136 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1,400kg single axle / 2,000kg twin axle / 2,600kg CT136HD |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 400kg single axle / 495kg twin axle |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Bed | - | 4.00m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams CT136. 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 is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross
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 CT136 if...
- you want one that is 443kg lighter empty
The accessible end of car transport, for towing a road car, a track-day car or a small classic. Motorsport and classic-car owners tend toward the twin-axle and HD versions for the higher gross weight and the tie-down provision.
Full CT136 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136 is 443kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136 is a flatbed car transporter, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT136?
The Ifor Williams CT136. It is 443kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT136 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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