Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 168kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 168kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax Esprit if...
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 LM126 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 168kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 168kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 168kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM126 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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