Head to head
Brian James A4 Transporter vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 210kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 210kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James A4 Transporter | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 770kg | 980kg |
| Payload | 2230kg | - |
| Internal bed | 4.5m x 2.0m | - |
| Axles | Twin axle | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...
- you want one that is 210kg lighter empty
The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.
Listed by
- Compass Trailers - Lewes, Ringmer
- Saxons Trailers - Westerham, Biggin Hill
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
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 A4 Transporter and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James A4 Transporter is 210kg lighter empty. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James A4 Transporter. It is 210kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James A4 Transporter 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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