Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Turatello F20
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 7kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Turatello F20 weighs 7kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Turatello F20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 2,000kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | approx. 850kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | - |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Length | - | 616cm |
| Width | - | 210cm |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Turatello F20. 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 400kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 7kg 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 F20 if...
Described by its Italian maker as the smallest of its car-carrying vans, the F20 suits owners who need to move a single race or track car under cover without the size and cost of a full motorsport transporter.
Listed by
- Turatello Trailers Ltd. - Nottingham, Burton Joyce
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Turatello F20?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 400kg heavier gross and is 7kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Turatello F20 is a enclosed van-type trailer for transporting a single race or road car.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Turatello F20?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 7kg lighter empty than the Turatello F20.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Turatello F20 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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