Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider 39600PE
The Lider 39600PE is 293kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 293kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Lider 39600PE is rated 100kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider 39600PE | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2500kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 550kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 256 x 148 x 30cm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider 39600PE. 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 39600PE if...
- you want one that is 293kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 100kg heavier gross
The same chassis as the 39600 but with power tipping, for users who tip regularly and want to avoid manual ram operation.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE is 293kg lighter empty and is rated 100kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Lider 39600PE is a a braked twin-axle electrically-operated tipping trailer rated at 2500kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 39600PE?
The Lider 39600PE. It is 293kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider 39600PE 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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