Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 234kg lighter empty and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 234kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 609kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. 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 GH Plant with DigaDoc if...
- you want one that is 234kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Bought by plant hire and groundworks firms that need to prove what left the yard and where it went, since DigaDoc records load movements electronically on top of the standard GH plant trailer chassis. It is the same GH94 base trailer as the plain GH94, with the tracking hardware added.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is 234kg lighter empty and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc is a a plant trailer fitted with the manufacturer's DigaDoc load-tracking system.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc?
The Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc. It is 234kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH Plant with DigaDoc 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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