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Brian James A Transporter (A4) vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A Transporter (A4) | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,000kg to 3,000kg depending on variant | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Bed | 3.7m x 1.8m up to 5.0m x 2.0m depending on variant | - |
| Brakes | Braked, tandem axle | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 980kg |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James A Transporter (A4), Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A Transporter (A4) if...
One of the most common car trailers in Britain, bought by trade and private owners for moving road cars, project cars and small vans. The reason it sells is the spread of bed length and gross weight combinations, which lets you match the trailer to the tow car rather than the other way round.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
A two-horse trailer that loads horses at a diagonal rather than straight ahead, giving nervous travellers more room to brace. It is hired by owners moving horses that struggle in conventional straight-loading boxes; UK ads sometimes list it under Cheval Liberte, the dealer that distributes it, rather than its actual French maker Fautras.
Full Oblic+2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James A Transporter (A4) and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James A Transporter (A4) is a open flatbed car transporter, twin axle; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Can I tow the Brian James A Transporter (A4) or the Fautras Oblic+2 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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