Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GD84
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 393kg lighter empty and carries 693kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 393kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GD84 carries 693kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GD84 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GD84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2250kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 450kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 2.55m |
| Internal width | - | 1.25m |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GD84. 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 GD84 if...
- you want one that is 393kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 693kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A everyday farm and smallholding trailer for moving loose loads, logs or small livestock behind a 4x4 or pickup, chosen over the single-axle GD84 when the extra payload of a twin-axle chassis is needed.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84 is 393kg lighter empty and carries 693kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GD84 is a a general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84. It is 393kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GD84?
The Ifor Williams GD84, by 693kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GD84 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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