trailer hire - head to head
Cheval Liberte vs Fautras
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Cheval Liberte | Fautras | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | France | France |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Horse trailers - single, double, herringbone and living | Horse trailers and vans, Cargo/utility trailers |
| Weight range | Touring Country at 2,600kg gross; wider range unverified | 1,300kg - 2,000kg |
| Best known for | Touring Country | Provan |
Choose Cheval Liberte if...
The continental alternative in a horsebox market that otherwise defaults to Ifor Williams. Aluminium construction, herringbone layouts and Pullman suspension give more space per kilo and a smoother ride, and Maxi Living adds changing space without stepping up to a lorry.
Look at: Touring Country, Maxi 2, Maxi 3, Maxi 4, Maxi Living and Maxi Living Signature
Full Cheval Liberte profile →Choose Fautras if...
Fautras is a French manufacturer specialising in horse transport, building lightweight polyester-bodied horse trailers and vans such as the Provan range. It has a limited but established presence in the UK through specialist horsebox and trailer dealers, appealing to private horse owners who want a car-towable trailer rather than a 7.5 tonne horsebox.
Look at: Provan, Olympium
Full Fautras profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trailer hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Cheval Liberte vs Fautras - common questions
Is Cheval Liberte better than Fautras?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. The continental alternative in a horsebox market that otherwise defaults to Ifor Williams. Aluminium construction, herringbone layouts and Pullman suspension give more space per kilo and a smoother ride, and Maxi Living adds changing space without stepping up to a lorry. Fautras is a French manufacturer specialising in horse transport, building lightweight polyester-bodied horse trailers and vans such as the Provan range. It has a limited but established presence in the UK through specialist horsebox and trailer dealers, appealing to private horse owners who want a car-towable trailer rather than a 7.5 tonne horsebox.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Cheval Liberte or Fautras?
Cheval Liberte: Cheval Liberte (UK) Ltd has been the sole UK and Ireland importer since 2005, with a named distributor network and a parts department. Fautras: A French brand with a limited UK presence, reaching the market mainly through specialist horsebox and trailer dealers rather than mainstream trailer retailers.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trailer hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.