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Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams CT166

The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Oblic+2
Fautras Oblic+2
Ifor Williams CT166
Ifor Williams CT166 - image: Shropshire Trailer Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Fautras Oblic+2Ifor Williams CT166
Unladen weight980kg885kg
Gross weight2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent)3500kg
Interior length3.45m-
Interior width1.80m-
Payload-2615kg
Internal bed-4.87m x 1.90m

Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams CT166. 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.

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Buy or hire the CT166 if...

  • you want one that is 95kg lighter empty

Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166 is 95kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.

Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams CT166?

The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 95kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.

Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams CT166 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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