Head to head
Brian James Eco Plant vs Fautras Provan
The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery. The Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Eco Plant | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
| Unladen weight | from 450kg | 890-990kg |
| Payload | up to 2183kg | - |
| Internal bed | 2.3m / 2.5m long x 1.1m / 1.5m wide | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Flooring | - | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
Sources: Brian James Eco Plant, Fautras Provan. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Eco Plant if...
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 Provan if...
A galvanised-chassis trailer built by the French maker Fautras, sold in the UK through horsebox dealers as a lightweight two-horse trailer. Its rot-proof floor and adjustable divider suit owners who want a trailer that will not need re-flooring after a few wet winters.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Eco Plant and the Fautras Provan?
The Brian James Eco Plant is a an entry-level beavertail plant trailer for small, low ground clearance machinery; the Fautras Provan is a french-built two-horse trailer, also fitted out by some sellers to carry a horse-drawn carriage.
Can I tow the Brian James Eco Plant or the Fautras Provan 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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