Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams P8e
The Ifor Williams P8e is 625kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 1,025kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 625kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,025kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams P8e | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 532kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 218kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.51m x 1.45m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams P8e. 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 rated 1,650kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,025kg more
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 P8e if...
- you want one that is 625kg lighter empty
For domestic and light trade users wanting the most bed space available before needing to move up to a braked trailer, useful for bulkier garden or DIY loads.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e is 625kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross and carries 1,025kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams P8e is a the largest of Ifor Williams' unbraked small domestic trailers.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Ifor Williams P8e. It is 625kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams P8e?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,025kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams P8e 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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