Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GX106
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,228kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,228kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX106 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 128kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GX106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2785kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 715kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.84m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GX106. 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 GX106 if...
- you want one that carries 1,228kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 128kg lighter empty
Bought where machinery is too wide for the 1.57m GX105HD bed but the shorter 3.03m length is still enough, typically for wider skid-steers and small rollers.
Listed by
- Southeast Trailers - Maidstone, Yalding, Nettlestead Green
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106 carries 1,228kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX106 is a a wide-bed 3500kg plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106. It is 128kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX106?
The Ifor Williams GX106, by 1,228kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX106 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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