Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams Q Range
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 543kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 543kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams Q Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1000kg (braked Q) |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 300kg (Q6b) |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 1.95m (Q6b) |
| Internal width | - | 1.22m (Q6b) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams Q Range. 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 1.4 tonnes heavier gross
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 Q Range if...
- you want one that is 543kg lighter empty
A compact trailer aimed at farm and domestic users who need something smaller and lighter than the General Duty range for routine loads around a smallholding or garden.
Listed by
- John Page Trailers Ltd - Ashford, Biddenden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range is 543kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams Q Range is a compact general-purpose trailer for agricultural and domestic use, in braked (Q) and unbraked (Unbraked Q) versions.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams Q Range?
The Ifor Williams Q Range. It is 543kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams Q Range 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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