Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams GX84
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 440kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams GX84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 540kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 2700kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2160kg |
| Internal bed | - | 2.45m x 1.27m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams GX84. 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 GX84 if...
- you want one that is 440kg lighter empty
An entry-level plant trailer for landscapers and groundworkers moving a single small excavator or compact roller who do not need the longer beds further up the GX range.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Corwen Trailer Centre - Corwen
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84 is 440kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams GX84 is a the smallest trailer in the GX plant range.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX84?
The Ifor Williams GX84. It is 440kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams GX84 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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