Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH1054
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,283kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,283kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH1054 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 183kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH1054 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2840kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 660kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.04m x 1.62m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH1054. 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 GH1054 if...
- you want one that carries 1,283kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 183kg lighter empty
A step up from the GH94 for plant hire and groundworks operators carrying a mini digger or skid-steer loader that needs a bit more bed width, while still staying towable behind a 3.5t-rated pickup.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Norfolk Trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054 carries 1,283kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH1054 is a a mid-size plant trailer for skid-steers and small diggers.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054. It is 183kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH1054?
The Ifor Williams GH1054, by 1,283kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH1054 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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