Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 243kg lighter empty and carries 543kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 243kg more empty.
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer carries 543kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2700kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2100kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 600kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 2440mm |
| Internal width | - | 1524mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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...
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 Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 243kg lighter empty
- you want one that carries 543kg more
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A wider twin-axle box trailer for builders, farmers and plant hire yards needing to carry bulkier loads such as pallets or small plant, with braked axles for safer road towing at higher 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 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is 243kg lighter empty and carries 543kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 243kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Twin Axle Trailer, by 543kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft 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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