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Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 29420

The Lider 29420 is 703kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Portax Esprit
Bockmann Portax Esprit
Lider 29420
Lider 29420 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bockmann Portax EspritLider 29420
Gross weight2400kg750kg
Unladen weightapprox. 843kg140kg
Payload1557kg-
Horse capacity2 horses-
Body materialAluminium-
Internal length-178cm
Internal width-167cm
Axles-1
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 29420. 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

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.

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Buy or hire the 29420 if...

  • you want one that is 703kg lighter empty

Bought by motorcyclists and small bike dealers who want the lightest legal way to move one machine; its low unladen weight keeps it towable behind a small car and avoids the extra cost of a braked chassis.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420 is 703kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Lider 29420 is a a small unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..

Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 29420?

The Lider 29420. It is 703kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.

Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 29420 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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