Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams GD85
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 585kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams GD85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 395kg single axle / 485kg twin axle |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 1,400kg single axle / 2,700kg twin axle |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 2.5m x 1.58m (8ft 2in x 5ft 2in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked, auto-reverse over-run |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams GD85. 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 GD85 if...
- you want one that is 585kg lighter empty
The entry point of the Ifor Williams general duty range and one of the most common working trailers in Britain. Smallholders, gardeners and tradespeople buy it for everyday hauling without needing a heavy tow vehicle, and the twin-axle version roughly doubles the payload for a modest gain in unladen weight.
Full GD85 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85 is 585kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GD85 is a general duty box trailer, single or twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GD85?
The Ifor Williams GD85. It is 585kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GD85 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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