Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 39401
The Lider 39401 is 713kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 713kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider 39401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 130kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 178cm |
| Internal width | - | 126cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 39401. 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.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the 39401 if...
- you want one that is 713kg lighter empty
A step up from the 39400E for owners of larger or heavier motorcycles who still want to stay under the unbraked 750kg threshold.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401 is 713kg 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 39401 is a an unbraked single-axle trailer for carrying one motorcycle..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 39401?
The Lider 39401. It is 713kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 39401 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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