Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams GX105 HD
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 290kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 290kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams GX105 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 690kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2810kg |
| Internal bed | - | 3.03m x 1.57m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams GX105 HD. 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 HD if...
- you want one that is 290kg lighter empty
For plant hire operators moving heavier compact machinery on the same bed footprint as the GX105, where the standard trailer's 2700kg gross weight would leave too little payload.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD is 290kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX105 HD is a a heavy-duty version of the GX105 plant trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD?
The Ifor Williams GX105 HD. It is 290kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX105 HD 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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