Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 303kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 303kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 300kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 3kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1860kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 840kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 2480mm |
| Internal width | - | 1500mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. 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 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 303kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 3kg lighter empty
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 303kg more and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. It is 3kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 303kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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