Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Maypole MP6812
The Maypole MP6812 is 780kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,220kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 780kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,220kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Maypole MP6812 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 400kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 337kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 63kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 120cm |
| Internal width | - | 92cm |
| Internal height | - | 35cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Maypole MP6812. 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 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,220kg 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 MP6812 if...
- you want one that is 780kg lighter empty
A step up from the MP6810 for buyers wanting slightly more load capacity for camping, leisure or light commercial use. The extra 15cm of length and 37kg of payload over the MP6810 is the difference between a boot-load and a small van-load, at a weight any car can still tow.
Listed by
- Sleaford Trailers - Sleaford
- Towy Trailer Centre - Llandeilo, Ffairfach
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812 is 780kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,220kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Maypole MP6812 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 400kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6812?
The Maypole MP6812. It is 780kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6812?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,220kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6812 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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