Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 447kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 653kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 447kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB510XL carries 653kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2210kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1290kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HB510XL. 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 447kg 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 HB510XL if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 653kg more
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 447kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB510XL is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 653kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 447kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Ifor Williams HB510XL, by 653kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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