Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Brian James Eco Plant is 530kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 530kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
- you want one that is 530kg lighter empty
Aimed at gardeners, groundcare contractors and farmers moving small low-clearance kit such as compact tractors or turf equipment. It undercuts the General Plant and Digger Plant ranges on price and weight for buyers who do not need a full-size plant trailer.
Listed by
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
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 Eco Plant and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Eco Plant is 530kg lighter empty. The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Eco Plant or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Brian James Eco Plant. It is 530kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant 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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