Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams HBX506
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 178kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 22kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 178kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 200kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 22kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams HBX506 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2600kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1735kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 865kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.26m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams HBX506. 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 22kg 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 HBX506 if...
- you want one that carries 178kg more
- you want one that is rated 200kg heavier gross
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506 carries 178kg more and is rated 200kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 22kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 22kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBX506?
The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 178kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams HBX506 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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