Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams GX105
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 305kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 305kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams GX105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 675kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 2700kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2025kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams GX105. 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 GX105 if...
- you want one that is 305kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 305kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX105?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 305kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 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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