Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH146
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,033kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 67kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,033kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams GH146 weighs 67kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2590kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 910kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.285m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH146. 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 67kg lighter empty
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 GH146 if...
- you want one that carries 1,033kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
Aimed at plant hire operators who need the longest bed in the GH range for larger excavators or two smaller machines, with a tri-axle chassis to keep payload up within the 3500kg limit.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146 carries 1,033kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 67kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH146 is a a tri-axle long-bed plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 67kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams GH146.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH146?
The Ifor Williams GH146, by 1,033kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH146 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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