Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams HB511
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 20kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB511 weighs 20kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams HB511 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 1,000kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 2,700kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Internal length | - | 3.52m |
| Internal width | - | 1.79m |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams HB511. 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 20kg 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 HB511 if...
The wider step up from the HB506, for larger horses or owners who want more room in transit. The extra 12cm of internal width and 36cm of length cost 80kg unladen, which is worth checking against your tow vehicle before choosing it over the HB506.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Suffolk - Bury Saint Edmunds
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Fautras Oblic+2 is 20kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams HB511 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle, wider body.
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB511?
The Fautras Oblic+2. It is 20kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB511.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams HB511 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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