Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH126
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,178kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,178kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 78kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2735kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 765kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.66m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,178kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 78kg lighter empty
Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126 carries 1,178kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 78kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH126?
The Ifor Williams GH126, by 1,178kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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