Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Rice Beaufort 60
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 198kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Rice Beaufort 60 weighs 198kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Rice Beaufort 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | approx. 1,041kg (2,295lbs) |
| Gross weight | 2400kg | - |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Axles | - | Twin axle |
| Capacity | - | 2 horses |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Rice Beaufort 60. 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 198kg lighter empty
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 Beaufort 60 if...
An older-generation British horse trailer from Rice, a Leicestershire trailer builder, still bought and sold secondhand by owners who want a simple twin-axle box for two horses.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 198kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Rice Beaufort 60 is a british-built twin-axle horse trailer for two horses.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Rice Beaufort 60?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 198kg lighter empty than the Rice Beaufort 60.
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