Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 124kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 124kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,000kg to 3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 719kg to 978kg depending on model |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length options | - | 4.07m, 4.64m, 5.10m, 5.57m |
| Internal width | - | 2.04m (all models) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. 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 TB Tiltbed if...
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 124kg lighter empty
A flatbed trailer with a tilting deck, built for loading vehicles with low ground clearance or for vehicle recovery, where a fixed ramp angle would ground the car. Recovery operators and low-car owners choose it over a standard flatbed for that reason alone.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is rated 600kg heavier gross and is 124kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed is a tiltbed trailer range for low-clearance vehicles and recovery.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed?
The Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed. It is 124kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Ifor Williams TB Tiltbed 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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