Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Lider Alicante
The Lider Alicante is 707kg 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 707kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,650kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Lider Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 750kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 136kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 150cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 39cm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Lider Alicante. 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 Alicante if...
- you want one that is 707kg lighter empty
A low-cost, lightweight trailer for campers and DIY users who want an occasional-use box trailer that any car can tow. At 136kg unladen it is light enough to move by hand around a drive, and the lift-off lid means it can be loaded from any side rather than over a tailgate.
Listed by
- Lider Trailers - Accrington, Blackburn
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante is 707kg 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 Alicante is a a small unbraked single-axle camping and general purpose trailer with a lift-off lid..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider Alicante?
The Lider Alicante. It is 707kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Lider Alicante 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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