Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams HB510XL
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 310kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB510XL weighs 310kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams HB510XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1290kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Payload | - | 2210kg |
| Internal length | - | 4.25m |
| Internal width | - | 1.74m |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams HB510XL. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Oblic+2 if...
- you want one that is 310kg lighter empty
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 HB510XL if...
For owners of taller or longer horses who find the standard HB511 too tight, giving extra internal length on the same 3500kg chassis so it stays towable by a suitably rated 4x4.
Listed by
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 310kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB510XL is a an extra-length double horsebox trailer.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 310kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB510XL.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB510XL 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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