Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Woodford Galaxy
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 407kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 693kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 407kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 693kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 2250kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 1250kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Woodford Galaxy. 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 407kg 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 Galaxy if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 693kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit is 407kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 693kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit. It is 407kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 693kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Galaxy 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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