Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HB506
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 77kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 77kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HB506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,600kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 920kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.16m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HB506. 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 is 77kg lighter empty
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 HB506 if...
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 77kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB506?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 77kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB506 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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