Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,058kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 42kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,058kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 weighs 42kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2615kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 885kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.87m x 1.90m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams CT166. 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 42kg lighter empty
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 CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,058kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 1,058kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 42kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 42kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams CT166.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 1,058kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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