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Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams GH126

The Ifor Williams GH126 is 215kg lighter empty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Oblic+2
Fautras Oblic+2
Ifor Williams GH126
Ifor Williams GH126 - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Fautras Oblic+2Ifor Williams GH126
Unladen weight980kg765kg
Gross weight2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent)3500kg
Interior length3.45m-
Interior width1.80m-
Payload-2735kg
Internal bed-3.66m x 1.84m

Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams GH126. 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 GH126 if...

  • you want one that is 215kg lighter empty

Used by groundworks and plant hire firms moving mini excavators or dumpers that need both extra length and the full 1.84m bed width the smaller GH models do not offer.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Ifor Williams GH126 is 215kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GH126 is a a wide-bed plant trailer for compact machinery.

Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GH126?

The Ifor Williams GH126. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.

Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GH126 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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