Head to head
Bockmann Portax Esprit vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody is 513kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 617kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit weighs 513kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Bockmann Portax Esprit carries 617kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax Esprit | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Payload | 1557kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Unladen weight | approx. 843kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Horse capacity | 2 horses | - |
| Body material | Aluminium | - |
| Internal bed | - | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Bockmann Portax Esprit, Woodford Widebody. 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 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 617kg 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 Widebody if...
- you want one that is 513kg lighter empty
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax Esprit and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody is 513kg lighter empty. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and carries 617kg more. The Bockmann Portax Esprit is a two-horse aluminium-bodied horsebox trailer; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody. It is 513kg lighter empty than the Bockmann Portax Esprit.
Which carries more, the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Widebody?
The Bockmann Portax Esprit, by 617kg.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax Esprit or the Woodford Widebody 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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