Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 724kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 76kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 724kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 76kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 833kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 767kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HB403. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
- you want one that carries 724kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is 76kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 724kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB403 is 76kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 76kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 724kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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