Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 32680
The Lider 32680 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 143kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Lider 32680 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 143kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider 32680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 406 x 215cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 32680. 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 32680 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 143kg lighter empty
Aimed at plant hire firms and groundworkers moving heavier machinery such as a full-size mini excavator, since the 3500kg rating is the largest flatbed in this size before a driver needs a category B+E licence.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680 is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 143kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Lider 32680 is a a braked twin-axle flatbed trailer rated at 3500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 32680?
The Lider 32680. It is 143kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 32680 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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