Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams CTX208
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer. The Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams CTX208 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1557kg | up to 2510kg |
| Gross weight | 2400kg | - |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Bed height | - | 53cm |
| Loading angle | - | as low as 5 degrees |
| Loading ramps | - | 1.8m standard, 2.4m optional |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams CTX208. 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 CTX208 if...
Ifor Williams's low-loading car transporter, built with a shallow ramp angle so low-slung cars can be driven on and off without grounding. A common sight at trailer hire yards serving track-day drivers and car dealers.
Listed by
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams CTX208?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams CTX208 is a car transporter trailer.
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