Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GH94BT
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 313kg lighter empty and carries 613kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 313kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GH94BT carries 613kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GH94BT is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GH94BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2170kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 530kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.79m x 1.31m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GH94BT. 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 GH94BT if...
- you want one that is 313kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 613kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
Chosen over the standard GH94 by operators who want the heavier-duty BT chassis and tyres for regular loaded towing rather than occasional use, at the cost of a little unladen weight and payload.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT is 313kg lighter empty and carries 613kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GH94BT is a a braked-tandem version of the GH94 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT. It is 313kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94BT?
The Ifor Williams GH94BT, by 613kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GH94BT 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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