Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,253kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,253kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 153kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2810kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 690kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 HD if...
- you want one that carries 1,253kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 153kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD carries 1,253kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 153kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD, by 1,253kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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