Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Tickners GB855
The Tickners GB855 is 393kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 600kg heavier gross and carries 207kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 393kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 207kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Tickners GB855 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1800kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 1350kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 450kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal length | - | 2430mm |
| Internal width | - | 1455mm |
| Internal height | - | 1470mm |
| Axles | - | 2 |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Tickners GB855. 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 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 207kg 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 GB855 if...
- you want one that is 393kg lighter empty
Aimed at tradespeople and small businesses needing a bigger payload box trailer for stock, tools or equipment. Braked and twin-axled at 1800kg gross, it carries 1350kg - about three times an unbraked box trailer - so it suits a working week rather than an occasional tip run.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855 is 393kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 600kg heavier gross and carries 207kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Tickners GB855 is a a braked twin-axle box trailer from Tickners' GB range, rated at 1800kg gross weight..
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners GB855?
The Tickners GB855. It is 393kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners GB855?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 207kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Tickners GB855 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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