Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 37385
The Lider 37385 is 473kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 473kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider 37385 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1300kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 370kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 304 x 171 x 10cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 37385. 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 1.1 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 37385 if...
- you want one that is 473kg lighter empty
The higher-capacity version of the 37380 tilt-bed, giving tradespeople a bit more payload for the same tilting, ramp-free loading deck.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 37385?
The Lider 37385 is 473kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Lider 37385 is a a braked single-axle tilt-bed flatbed trailer rated at 1300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 37385?
The Lider 37385. It is 473kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 37385 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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