Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams CT177
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,138kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,138kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT177 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 38kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams CT177 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | approx. 2695kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 805kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Overall length | - | 6.70m / 22'0" |
| Bed | - | 5.00m / 16'4" ((internal) length); 1.91m / 6'3" ((internal) width) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams CT177. 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 CT177 if...
- you want one that carries 1,138kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 38kg lighter empty
The CT177 is built to be wide enough for most light commercial vehicles while remaining narrow enough for smaller cars, making it a common choice for vehicle recovery firms and the motor trade. Its long bed and 3500kg GVW keep it within standard car-licence towing limits for a single vehicle plus ramps.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Whitehall Trailers Ltd - Southam
- 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 CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177 carries 1,138kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CT177 is a a twin-axle car transporter trailer with a long, narrow bed for single-vehicle recovery and trade use..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177. It is 38kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT177?
The Ifor Williams CT177, by 1,138kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams CT177 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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