Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams CT136HD
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 333kg lighter empty and is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 333kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT136HD is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams CT136HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 510kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.0m |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams CT136HD. 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 CT136HD if...
- you want one that is 333kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The CT136HD suits recovery operators, racers and dealers who need a tougher car transporter than the standard CT136, thanks to its heavy-duty beam axles and multi-leaf suspension. Its 4.0m bed and 2.6 tonne gross weight cover most road cars without the cost of a beavertail trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Shropshire Trailer Hire - Shrewsbury, Bicton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD is 333kg lighter empty and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CT136HD is a ifor Williams' heavy-duty twin-axle car transporter trailer in the CT136 range, built for moving a single vehicle..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT136HD?
The Ifor Williams CT136HD. It is 333kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT136HD 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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