Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Nugent P2813S
The Nugent P2813S is 263kg lighter empty and is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 263kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Nugent P2813S is rated 300kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Nugent P2813S | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,700kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 580kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Bed | - | 2.792m x 1.348m |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Nugent P2813S. 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 P2813S if...
- you want one that is 263kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 300kg heavier gross
A compact, low-loading plant trailer sized around a mini excavator. The bed is deliberately short, which is the point: it suits a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine and keeps the whole outfit towable rather than chasing capacity it does not need.
Full P2813S specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S is 263kg lighter empty and is rated 300kg heavier gross. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Nugent P2813S is a plant trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent P2813S?
The Nugent P2813S. It is 263kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent P2813S 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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