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Bockmann Portax Esprit vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 293kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 107kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 293kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 107kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1450kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 550kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 2450mm |
| Internal width | - | 1280mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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 rated 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 107kg more
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 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 293kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 293kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 107kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 293kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 107kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle 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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