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Erde CH451 vs Fautras Oblic+2

The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Erde CH451
Erde CH451 - image: erdetrailersuk.com
Oblic+2
Fautras Oblic+2

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Erde CH451Fautras Oblic+2
Gross weight600kg2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent)
Unladen weight109kg980kg
Payload494kg-
Internal bed200 x 117cm-
Interior length-3.45m
Interior width-1.80m

Sources: Erde CH451, Fautras Oblic+2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the CH451 if...

  • you want one that is 871kg lighter empty

A bare chassis bought by buyers who want to fit their own box, cage or platform body rather than take a standard Erde trailer.

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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 Erde CH451 and the Fautras Oblic+2?

The Erde CH451 is 871kg lighter empty. The Erde CH451 is a an unbraked single-axle multi-purpose trailer chassis rated at 600kg gross weight.; the Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer.

Which is lighter, the Erde CH451 or the Fautras Oblic+2?

The Erde CH451. It is 871kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.

Can I tow the Erde CH451 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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