Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi4 vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 520kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 weighs 520kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi4 | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 980kg |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi4, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi4 if...
The four-horse version of the Maxi range, used by yards, dealers and competition riders who regularly move multiple horses at once. Its herringbone loading is claimed by the maker to be more comfortable for horses than straight loading over long journeys.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
- you want one that is 520kg 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 Cheval Liberte Maxi4 and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 520kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi4 is a herringbone-loading 4-horse trailer; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 520kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi4.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi4 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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