Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH94
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 343kg lighter empty and carries 643kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 343kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94 carries 643kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH94 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2200kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 500kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH94. 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 GH94 if...
- you want one that is 343kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 643kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
The entry point of Ifor Williams' plant range, bought by landscapers and groundworkers who need to move a single mini digger or similar and want to keep unladen weight low so more of the 2700kg gross is usable payload.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94 is 343kg lighter empty and carries 643kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94 is a a compact plant trailer for mini diggers and skid-steers.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94. It is 343kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94?
The Ifor Williams GH94, by 643kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94 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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