Head to head
Brian James Race Transporter 4 vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 200kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Transporter 4 weighs 200kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Transporter 4 | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | from 1180kg | 980kg |
| Payload | up to 2320kg | - |
| Internal width | 2.12m | - |
| Internal bed | 5.0m / 5.5m long | - |
| Axles | Twin | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Brian James Race Transporter 4, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Transporter 4 if...
Aimed at motorsport teams and vehicle recovery operators who need a hydraulic tilt-bed for easy low loading of a single car. It is the entry point into the numbered Race Transporter range, below the 5, 6 and 7.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
- you want one that is 200kg lighter empty
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 Race Transporter 4 and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 200kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Transporter 4 is a an open twin-axle hydraulic tilt-bed car transporter; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Transporter 4 or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 200kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Transporter 4.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Transporter 4 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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