Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HBE506
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 332kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 68kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 332kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 68kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HBE506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1225kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 775kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HBE506. 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 332kg more
- you want one that is rated 400kg 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 HBE506 if...
- you want one that is 68kg lighter empty
Aimed at owners who want HB506-sized space for two horses or ponies but need a lower gross weight to stay within a smaller car's towing limit.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 332kg more and is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HBE506 is 68kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HBE506 is a a lighter-weight version of the HB506 double horsebox.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Ifor Williams HBE506. It is 68kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBE506?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 332kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBE506 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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