Head to head
Fautras Oblic+2 vs Ifor Williams LM146
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 245kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Fautras Oblic+2 weighs 245kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Fautras Oblic+2 | Ifor Williams LM146 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 980kg | 735kg |
| Gross weight | 2,000-3,000kg (chassis dependent) | 3500kg |
| Interior length | 3.45m | - |
| Interior width | 1.80m | - |
| Overall length | - | 5.60m |
| Overall width | - | 2.10m |
| Bed | - | 4.23m / 13'9" ((internal) length); 1.98m / 6'5" ((internal) width) |
| Payload | - | 2765kg |
| Tyres | - | 195/60R12C |
Sources: Fautras Oblic+2, Ifor Williams LM146. 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 LM146 if...
- you want one that is 245kg lighter empty
The LM146 is a general-purpose flatbed aimed at landscaping, construction and plumbing trades that need a long, wide load bed with a high payload on a single 3500kg-braked chassis. It is used where loads are bulky or awkwardly shaped rather than plant machinery, which typically goes on the ramped GX range instead.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Fautras Oblic+2 and the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146 is 245kg lighter empty. The Fautras Oblic+2 is a diagonal-loading two-horse trailer; the Ifor Williams LM146 is a a twin-axle flatbed goods trailer in the heavier-duty LM range..
Which is lighter, the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams LM146?
The Ifor Williams LM146. It is 245kg lighter empty than the Fautras Oblic+2.
Can I tow the Fautras Oblic+2 or the Ifor Williams LM146 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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