Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Tickners CP53
The Tickners CP53 is 708kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,192kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 708kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 1,192kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 365kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 135kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 1470mm |
| Internal width | - | 865mm |
| Internal height | - | 900mm |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Tickners CP53. 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 1.9 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 1,192kg 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 CP53 if...
- you want one that is 708kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- Trailer Hire Solutions Ltd - Tunbridge Wells
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53 is 708kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.9 tonnes heavier gross and carries 1,192kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 708kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners CP53?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 1,192kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners CP53 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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