Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams BV106
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 80kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 80kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams BV106 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 900kg (6' H/R); 935kg (7' H/R) |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Overall length | - | 4.70m |
| Internal load length | - | 3.00m |
| Internal width | - | 1.73m |
| Payload | - | 2600kg (6' H/R); 2565kg (7' H/R) |
| Tyres | - | 155/70R12C |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams BV106. 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 BV106 if...
- you want one that is 80kg lighter empty
The BV106 is an enclosed, lockable box trailer aimed at trades and small businesses that need to keep tools, stock or equipment secure and dry between jobs. The taller 7' high-roof version suits bulkier or taller items at the cost of a little extra unladen weight.
Full BV106 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106 is 80kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV106 is a a twin-axle enclosed box van trailer, available in 6' and 7' high-roof versions..
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams BV106?
The Ifor Williams BV106. It is 80kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams BV106 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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