Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 963kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 137kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 963kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer weighs 137kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2520kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 980kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.1m |
| Internal width | - | 1.67m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer. 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 137kg lighter empty
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 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 963kg more
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
A larger hydraulic tipping trailer for farmers and contractors handling bigger loads of aggregate, feed or muck than the 8x5 tipper allows, while still being towable behind a farm tractor or pickup.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer carries 963kg more and is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 137kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer is a 10ft x 5ft6 tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 137kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer, by 963kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 10ft x 5ft6 Tipping Trailer 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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