Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Nugent G2512D
The Nugent G2512D is 398kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 2kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 398kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 2kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Nugent G2512D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2000kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1555kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 445kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2520mm x 1270mm |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Nugent G2512D. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 2kg 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 G2512D if...
- you want one that is 398kg lighter empty
An entry-level general-purpose trailer for smallholders and light trade users who need a twin-axle chassis but not the larger bed of the G3015D.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D is 398kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and carries 2kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Nugent G2512D is a a compact twin-axle general-purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent G2512D?
The Nugent G2512D. It is 398kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent G2512D?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 2kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent G2512D 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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