Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HB610
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 607kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 493kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 weighs 607kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HB610 carries 493kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HB610 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2050kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1450kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 2.07m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HB610. 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 607kg 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 HB610 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 493kg more
Bought by owners with two large horses, up to 17.2hh, who need the widest and roomiest trailer Ifor Williams builds at 3500kg, rather than stepping up to a horsebox lorry.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 607kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB610 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 493kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HB610 is a ifor Williams' largest standard double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 607kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB610.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB610?
The Ifor Williams HB610, by 493kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HB610 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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