Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Maypole MP6815
The Maypole MP6815 is 766kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,901kg heavier gross and carries 1,135kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 766kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,901kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,135kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Maypole MP6815 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 499kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 422kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 77kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 145cm |
| Internal width | - | 100cm |
| Internal height | - | 32cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Maypole MP6815. 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 1,901kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,135kg 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 MP6815 if...
- you want one that is 766kg lighter empty
A mid-sized general purpose trailer for buyers who want more bed length than the MP6812 while staying light enough for a small car to 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 MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815 is 766kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1,901kg heavier gross and carries 1,135kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Maypole MP6815 is a a small unbraked single-axle general purpose car trailer rated at 499kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6815?
The Maypole MP6815. It is 766kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6815?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,135kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Maypole MP6815 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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