Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 468kg more and is 168kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 carries 468kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 168kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2025kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 675kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that carries 468kg more
- you want one that is 168kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 carries 468kg more and is 168kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 168kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105, by 468kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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