Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 555kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 425kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 2600kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Axles | - | Tandem |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
- you want one that is 555kg lighter empty
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB is 555kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Graham Edwards GP85DB. It is 555kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Graham Edwards GP85DB 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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