Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams BV64e
The Ifor Williams BV64e is 780kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 780kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams BV64e | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 200kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 300kg |
| Internal length | - | 1.85m |
| Internal width | - | 1.15m |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams BV64e. 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 BV64e if...
- you want one that is 780kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Lancaster trailer hire - ELY
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e is 780kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams BV64e?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 780kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams BV64e 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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