Head to head
Brian James C4 Blue vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James C4 Blue is 285kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 285kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James C4 Blue | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 695kg | 980kg |
| Bed length | 5.0m | - |
| Bed width | 2.0m | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James C4 Blue, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C4 Blue if...
- you want one that is 285kg lighter empty
A twin-axle open car transporter built to carry one road or track car behind a family car or 4x4. Track-day drivers and small vehicle traders hire it for moving a single car without the cost of an enclosed trailer.
Full C4 Blue specifications →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 C4 Blue and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James C4 Blue is 285kg lighter empty. The Brian James C4 Blue is a twin-axle car transporter trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James C4 Blue or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James C4 Blue. It is 285kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James C4 Blue 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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