Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams LM167
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,098kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 2kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,098kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams LM167 weighs 2kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams LM167 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2655kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 845kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.77m x 2.25m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams LM167. 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 2kg 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 LM167 if...
- you want one that carries 1,098kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
For operators carrying wide loads such as pallets in double rows or plant machinery, taking the LM166's length and adding the range's 2.25m wide-bed option.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167 carries 1,098kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 2kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams LM167 is a a long, wide flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 2kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams LM167.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM167?
The Ifor Williams LM167, by 1,098kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams LM167 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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