Head to head
Brian James Hi Max 200 vs Fautras Provan
The Brian James Hi Max 200 is a car transporter trailer. 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 Hi Max 200 | Fautras Provan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500Kg | 1,300-2,000kg (PTAC) |
| Bed size | 5.0m (16ft5') x 1.95 (6ft5') | - |
| Load | 2760Kg | - |
| Axles | Tandem | - |
| External length | - | 4.27m |
| External width | - | 2.20m |
| External height | - | 2.69m |
| Unladen weight | - | 890-990kg |
| Flooring | - | Rot-proof polyethylene, lifetime guarantee |
Sources: Brian James Hi Max 200, Fautras Provan. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Hi Max 200 if...
Brian James Hi Max 200, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Car transporters in this class are hired and bought by track-day drivers, classic car owners and recovery firms who need to move a vehicle without driving it.
Listed by
- A47 Barwell Trailers Sales Hire Service Ltd - Leicester, Barwell
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 Hi Max 200 and the Fautras Provan?
The Brian James Hi Max 200 is a car transporter trailer; 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 Hi Max 200 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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