Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 418kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 418kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3,000kg (twin axle, 10in wheels) up to 3,500kg (twin axle 13in wheels, and all tri axle models) |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1,975kg to 2,550kg depending on configuration |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 4.88m to 6.40m long, 2.13m or 2.28m wide |
| Axles | - | Twin or Tri |
| Brakes | - | Braked (Alko AAA self-adjusting brakes) |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail. 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 ProLine Beavertail if...
- you want one that carries 418kg more
The ProLine Beavertail suits owners of low-ground-clearance cars, since its beavertail ramp lets a car drive on and off without grounding, unlike a flat-bed transporter. PRG offers it across twin and tri-axle chassis so buyers can match the trailer to a 3000kg or 3500kg tow limit.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail carries 418kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail is a pRG Trailers' open beavertail car trailer range, built with a hinged tail ramp for loading low cars..
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail?
The PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail, by 418kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the PRG Trailers ProLine Beavertail 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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