Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams Eventa L
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 1,109kg lighter empty and carries 9kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L weighs 1,109kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 9kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams Eventa L | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1548kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1952kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 5.22m |
| Internal width | - | 2.21m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams Eventa L. 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 1,109kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 9kg more
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 Eventa L if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
For owners who compete away from home and want to sleep or change in the trailer rather than tow a separate caravan, combining a two-horse area with a fitted living/changing section. It sits at the entry point of Ifor Williams' living-away range, below the larger Eventa M.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Universal Trailers - Billingshurst
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 1,109kg lighter empty and carries 9kg more. The Ifor Williams Eventa L is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams Eventa L is a a two-horse living-away horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 1,109kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams Eventa L.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams Eventa L?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 9kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams Eventa L 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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