Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 157kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 943kg more.
- Gross weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") weighs 157kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1000kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Bed length | - | 16'2" / 4930mm |
| Bed width | - | 6'6" / 1940mm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"). 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 157kg 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 U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") if...
- you want one that carries 943kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
The U-Tilt range is Indespension's answer to ramp-loaded plant trailers, tipping the whole bed down rather than using fold-out ramps, which suits low-clearance machinery. It is generally compared with Ifor Williams' ramped GX plant trailers by hire fleets choosing between the two loading systems.
Full U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") carries 943kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 157kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") is a a twin-axle tilting flatbed trailer for plant and machinery, using twin hydraulic rams to tip the bed for low loading..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 157kg lighter empty than the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6").
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6")?
The Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6"), by 943kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Indespension U-Tilt Flatbed (16'2" x 6'6") 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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