Head to head
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Fautras Oblic+2
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 30kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 30kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL | Fautras Oblic+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg (MGW) | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) |
| Unladen weight | 950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker) | 980kg |
| Internal length | 3.69m | - |
| Internal width | 1.79m | - |
| Internal height | 2.38m | - |
| Interior length | - | 3.45m |
| Interior width | - | 1.80m |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...
- you want one that is 30kg lighter empty
The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
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 Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is 30kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country.; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.
Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Fautras Oblic+2?
The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL. It is 30kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL 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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