Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 303kg lighter empty and carries 603kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 303kg more empty.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams GX84 carries 603kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams GX84 is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2160kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 540kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 303kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 603kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 303kg lighter empty and carries 603kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 303kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84, by 603kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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