Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams HB403
The Ifor Williams HB403 is 213kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 213kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams HB403 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 767kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 1600kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 833kg |
| Internal length | - | 3.08m |
| Internal width | - | 1.30m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams HB403. 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 HB403 if...
- you want one that is 213kg lighter empty
The smallest trailer in the HB horsebox range, bought by owners of a single horse or a couple of ponies who want the lightest legal option that can still be towed by a mid-size car.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403 is 213kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB403 is a a compact single-horse or two-pony horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB403?
The Ifor Williams HB403. It is 213kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB403 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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