Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Nugent Q1710
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,350kg more and is rated 2,040kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 690kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,350kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 2,040kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 690kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Nugent Q1710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 360kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 207kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 153kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 1700mm x 1010mm |
| Axles | - | Single |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Nugent Q1710. 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 carries 1,350kg more
- you want one that is rated 2,040kg heavier gross
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 Q1710 if...
- you want one that is 690kg lighter empty
A light trailer for farmers and smallholders who need to move a quad bike, feed or small tools around the yard behind an ATV or small vehicle rather than a car.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Nugent Q1710?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,350kg more and is rated 2,040kg heavier gross. The Nugent Q1710 is 690kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Nugent Q1710 is a a small single-axle trailer for quad bikes and ATVs.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent Q1710?
The Nugent Q1710. It is 690kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent Q1710?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,350kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Nugent Q1710 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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