Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams LM166
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,148kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,148kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM166 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 48kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams LM166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2705kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 795kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 1.98m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams LM166. 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 LM166 if...
- you want one that carries 1,148kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 48kg lighter empty
Bought by contractors and hauliers who regularly carry longer loads, such as fencing materials or several pallets, and need more deck length than the LM106 or LM126 provide.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166 carries 1,148kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams LM166 is a a long-bed flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166. It is 48kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM166?
The Ifor Williams LM166, by 1,148kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM166 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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