Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GX126
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,178kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,178kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 78kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GX126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2735kg (Skids); 2705kg (Ramp) |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 765kg (Skids); 795kg (Ramp) |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.70m |
| Overall width | - | 2.30m |
| Internal length | - | 3.66m / 12'0" |
| Internal width | - | 1.84m / 6'0" |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GX126. 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 GX126 if...
- you want one that carries 1,178kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 78kg lighter empty
The GX126 is Ifor Williams' mainstream plant trailer for mini diggers, dumpers and similar machinery on a single-axle-per-side, 3500kg braked chassis. Hirers usually pick the Ramp version for self-loading and the Skids version where a separate loading ramp or forklift is already available.
Full GX126 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126 carries 1,178kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX126 is a a twin-axle plant trailer available in Skids and Ramp variants for carrying machinery..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126. It is 78kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX126?
The Ifor Williams GX126, by 1,178kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX126 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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