Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Maypole MP6810
The Maypole MP6810 is 788kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,312kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 788kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,312kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Maypole MP6810 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 300kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 245kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 55kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 105cm |
| Internal width | - | 85cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Maypole MP6810. 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 2.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,312kg 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 MP6810 if...
- you want one that is 788kg lighter empty
Maypole's smallest trailer, for buyers wanting the lightest possible box trailer for camping gear or light loads. A 105 x 85cm bed and 55kg unladen weight put it in reach of a small hatchback, and it is the trailer people buy for a single job rather than a fleet.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810 is 788kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,312kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Maypole MP6810 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 300kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6810?
The Maypole MP6810. It is 788kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6810?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,312kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6810 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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