Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 38950
The Lider 38950 is 213kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 213kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider 38950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 630kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 300cm |
| Internal width | - | 155cm |
| Internal height | - | 177cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 38950. 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 400kg 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 38950 if...
- you want one that is 213kg lighter empty
A weatherproof enclosed trailer for market traders, couriers and event businesses who need to lock stock or equipment away overnight, with enough internal height to walk in upright.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950 is 213kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Lider 38950 is a a braked twin-axle enclosed box van trailer rated at 2000kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 38950?
The Lider 38950. It is 213kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 38950 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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